Interlocking Application Designer

Interlocking Application Designer

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project. The GO Expansion scope includes new electric locomotives, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, and digital systems.

Purpose:

• The Interlocking (IXL) is a system composed of Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electric, Electronic, and Software components aimed at ensuring safe movements of trains.
• The purpose of the job is to participate in the execution of IXL application design activities of a Signaling project, adopting the Alstom application design process and ensuring delivery according to the project's schedule and quality commitments.
• The IXL Application Design Engineer shares with the Project IXL design leader the progress of the activities performed, the issues encountered, and potential improvements that can be applied on methods and tools.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure application and consistency to the reference application design methods & tools, requesting deviations in cooperation with the Project IXL design leader whenever appropriate.
• Participate actively in IXL detailed design review meetings and provide activity progress reports.
• Organize and produce documentation and software design deliveries according to project templates and needs.
• Support the Project IXL design leader and Project V&V manager in debugging and testing design issues.
• Analyze and manage design change requests and participate in defining the IXL application package to be delivered to the V&V, installation, and Testing & Commissioning teams.
• Ensure independence of the design activity from the verification activity.

Educational Requirements:

• Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or similar.
• First experience in relevant positions (systems/sub-system application design) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signaling, CBTC, aerospace, defense).
• Understanding of Signaling HW Design and SW data generation processes.
• Knowledge of signaling principles and their translation into application logic.
• Engineering and system background.
• Experience in relevant positions (systems/sub-system application design) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signaling, CBTC, aerospace, defense).
• Railway transport training certification.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and programming languages.
• Open-mindedness and a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Problem setting and problem-solving skills.
• 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.