Interlocking (IXL) Design Leader

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: 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 aiming to ensure safe movements of trains.
• The purpose of the job is to lead and organize the design activities of the IXL system of a Signaling project, either a deployment of a generic Alstom solution or an adapted solution fitting the client's needs in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• 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 Test & Commissioning till revenue service.

Key accountabilities:

• IXL plans and design definition
  • Define the Project IXL design to deliver the solution as per project schedule and respecting the Quality and Cost commitments.
  • Define the Project design IXL application data preparation plan, ensuring 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.
  • Assist to define the IXL system requirements from customer requirements and ensure their traceability in the whole project lifecycle in cooperation with IXL application designers and project requirement manager.
  • Define the IXL 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 on the IXL V&V strategy ensuring delivery of a solution respecting the required safety target and 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.
• Application engineering preparation and validation
  • Monitor and follow-up execution and deliveries of the detailed design activities (HW and SW) and 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 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 V&V activities.
  • Lead the resolution of issues affecting the IXL HW/SW configuration raised by Installation and Testing & Commissioning phases.
  • Organize periodically and lead the IXL detailed design reviews and provide meeting reports.
  • Ensure application and adherence to 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.
• Monitoring and reporting
  • Participate actively in periodical Project Core Team meetings.
  • Manage work packages or WP tasks and participate actively in Work Package (WP) reviews.
  • Cooperate with the Project Manager to provide technical elements to support Claim/Variation Orders.
  • Select and manage subcontractors (if needed).
• Represent Alstom in front of customers or partners during technical workshops for solution description, issue identification and resolution, and for providing an overview of design progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the Project Industrialization Manager to follow-up the IXL equipment Bill of Materials procurement needs according to Factory Acceptance Test, Installation and Testing & Commissioning plan.
• Support the Installation Manager to agree on the correct installation work methods.

Performance management:

• Project QCD (Quality, Cost and Delivery) commitment.
• On-time delivery for IXL deliverables according to project planning and Document Master List (DML) (EDP - Engineering Delivery Performance).
• Defect detected on IXL (DQI - Delivery Quality Indicator).
• Cooperation and reactivity to support Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements).

Requirements:

• Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation, Software Engineering or related technical discipline.
• P. Eng certification or in progress.
• 5-10 years in relevant positions (systems/sub-systems application design or integration, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signaling, aerospace, defense).
• Good analytical skill and previous experience in signaling application design & integration.
• Knowledge of IXL Systems, safety principles, and power supply background.
• Experience in relay interlocking, computer-based interlocking, or CBTC signaling systems.
• Knowledge of IXL Alstom product.
• Understanding of design and data preparation processes.
• Siemens GEO, ELIXS, EBI lock knowledge.

Open-minded; Leadership, team motivator; Multi-disciplinary approach; Problem setting and problem solving; Sense of urgency; 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.

Job Type: Experienced