Train Manager (f/m/d)

Date: 17 Feb 2025

Location: Hennigsdorf, DE

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Train Manager (f/m/d) in Hennigsdorf we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

2,100 colleagues from 46 countries, including 800 engineers, shape in Hennigsdorf the future of rail mobility. The locally developed, manufactured, and maintained product range includes high-speed, regional, and local trains, subways, as well as trams and light rail vehicles. Our product line Rolling Stock & Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions, including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen.

The Train Manager in the Train Validation department ensures that the test activities on the railway vehicles can take place as planned. In this role, the Train Manager takes care of the preparation and availability of the vehicle as a test object and is responsible for the safety of all participants on the train. You’ll report to Test Team Leader Train Validation and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

We’ll look for you to:

1. Represent the Train Validation organization on board the test vehicle during validation and certification activities on Alstom internal and external infrastructure.
2. Be responsible for the preparation of the test implementation on the train and for ensuring train availability, test readiness as well as the overall safety of the test.
3. Coordinate the operational activities of all on-board personnel and ensure their safety.
4. Manage the First Aid Box and be familiar with the alert channels in the event of an accident.
5. Serve as the primary point of contact for the designated representative from the Testing Body responsible for the test campaign.
6. Ensure that the test object's configuration is properly managed and securitization of valid configuration documents.
7. Support the Alstom Test Managers in producing failure reports.
8. Preparation and maintenance of the test book (chronology of test events) and preparation of daily test status reports.
9. Evaluate the train set's condition, particularly regarding modifications, and determine whether the train remains in a safe state.

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

1. Graduation from Technician or Engineering school (electrical basis necessary)
2. On field experience of Test or Validation Technician
3. General Railway knowledge
4. Understanding of safety stakes
5. Structured and organized approach to the job
6. Coordination skills and ability to take decisions
7. Practical knowledge of troubleshooting activities
8. Experience in an international working environment
9. Willingness for frequent travel with the test object
10. Fluent in German and English (French beneficial)

Things You’ll Enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

1. Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
2. Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
3. Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
4. Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
5. Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
6. Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events

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!

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.