Req ID:511990
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
1. The Interlocking (IXL) is a system composed by Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electric, Electronic and Software components having the aim to ensure safe movements of trains.
2. The purpose of the job is to lead and organize the design activities of the IXL system of a Signaling project, that can be either a deployment of a generic Alstom solution or an adapted solution ranging from product development to project implementation, fitting the client’s needs in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.
3. The activities covered are IXL hardware configuration and data generation till the delivery of a safe and robust solution for the Factory Acceptance test and for the on-site installation and Testing & Commissioning till revenue service.
ORGANISATION
Organisation structure (job belongs to..)
Site Project Engineering
Reports directly to:
IXL department head / group manager
Other reporting to:
Dotted report line to Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) during project execution
Direct reports:
N/A
Network & Links
Internal
4. Project core team : Safety, Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM), Project Industrial Manager (PrIDM), Project test & Commissioning Manager (PrCOM), (Project Installation Manager) PrIM, Quality, Project Management
5. IXL team : IXL application engineers, IXL system designer
6. System / Sub-system leaders : Project Architect, ATS Design Leader, ERTMS design leader
7. Product Development Team
External
8. Suppliers (if any)
9. Customer, mainly during technical workshop meetings and Factory Acceptance Test
10. Auditors
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Key accountabilities:
11. IXL plans and architecture definition Define the IXL design strategy to deliver the solution as per project schedule and respecting the Quality and Cost commitments Define the Project design strategy in the IXL data preparation plan, to ensure proper coverage and demonstration that customer and design requirements are met Cooperate with Project Configuration Manager to define and freeze the Hardware (HW) & Software (SW) Baseline to be delivered to the V&V, Installation and Testing & Commissioning teams Define the IXL system requirements starting from the customer requirements and ensure their traceability in the whole project lifecycle in cooperation with IXL application designers and project requirement manager Define the IXL architecture and interface with trackside equipment and external systems (in cooperation with other project subsystem design leaders and with IXL System Designer) Support the project V&V manager and Project Safety Manager to agree the IXL V&V strategy to ensure the delivery of a solution respecting the required safety target and the customer requirements; Define the diagnostic system requirements and its architecture and the interface Define in cooperation with signaling experts and application engineers the Generic and Specific signaling rules to be applied for the project
12. Application engineering preparation and validation Monitor and follow-up execution and deliveries of the detailed design activities (HW and SW) and the associated progress reporting provided by IXL application designers Cooperate with V&V manager to define the needs and the architecture of test-benches Cooperate with Test & Commissioning to complement the in-house testing with on-site testing activities and to receive and correct site defects and anomalies. Cooperate with V&V team to sort-out issues raised during the V&V activities Lead the resolution of issues affecting the IXL HW/SW configuration raised by the Installation and Testing & Commissioning phases Organize periodically and lead the IXL detailed design reviews and provide meeting reports Ensure the application and adherence to the standard design methods & tools, requesting deviations whenever appropriate Attend and lead in cooperation with IXL application designers the IXL Factory Acceptance Test Software (SW FAT) with Customer
13. Monitoring and reporting Participate actively to the periodical Project Core Team meetings Manage work packages or WP tasks and participate actively to Work Package (WP) reviews. Cooperate with the Project Manager to provide technical elements to support Claim/Variation Orders; Select and manage subcontractors (in case of need)
14. Represent Alstom in front of customers or partners, during technical workshops for solution description, issues identification and resolution, and for providing overview of design progress, identification of risks and opportunities;
15. Support the Project Industrialization Manager to follow-up the IXL equipment Bill of Materials procurement needs accordingly to Factory Acceptance Test, Installation and Testing & Commissioning plan
16. Support the Installation Manager to agree on the correct installation work methods
Performance measurements:
17. Project QCD (Quality,Cost and Delivery) commitment
18. On-time-delivery for IXL deliverables according to project planning and Document Master List (DML) (EDP - Engineering Delivery Performance)
19. Defect detected on IXL (DQI - Delivery Quality Indicator)
20. Cooperation and reactivity to support to Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements)
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
21. Graduated in Software, Electrical, Electronic, Automation or Telecommunication Engineering
Desirable:
22. Master degree in engineering (Software or Electrical or Electronic or Automation or Telecommunication)
Experience
Mandatory:
23. Good analytical skill and previous experience in signaling application design discipline, V&V discipline or Signaling Product design are required. In alternative, an experience in Safety Assurance is required.
24. Experience in relay interlocking and computer based interlocking
Desirable:
25. At least 4 years in relevant positions (systems / sub-systems application design or integration, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signalling, aerospace, defense) would be a major asset.
26. Design and data preparation processes understanding.
27. Engineering and system background.
Competencies & Skills
28. Open-minded
29. Foreign language: English, full proficient use
30. (Self) entrepreneurial
31. Problem setting and problem solving
32. Leadership, team motivator
33. Sense of urgency
34. Writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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