Train Architect Engineer (m/f/d)

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.

Could you be the full-time Train Architect Engineer in our Hennigsdorf site near Berlin (Germany) we’re looking for?

Your future role

You’ll report to the Mechanical Engineering department and work alongside inclusive and multicultural teammates.

During project execution, we’ll look to you to:

• Manage project general studies activities (layouts, weight, gauge) in compliance with QCD commitments.
• At the early stage of the project, derive train mechanical architecture to stakeholders through volume allocations.

Responsibilities

Accountable for:

• Full batch of train and car layouts (trainset, car, cabin, CCTV, climatic comfort, consumable filling, coupling, curve, draining, external inscriptions and pictograms, lifting and rerailing, lighting, pantograph and catenary, references, retrovision, roof equipment, train access, underframe equipment, value).
• Preliminary 3D train and car allocation to derive train architecture towards subsystems.
• Gauge & Kinematics activities and derivation to all stakeholders.
• Weight & Balance activities and derivation to all stakeholders.

Responsible for:

• Planning and piloting General Studies activities and related deliverables on project considering applicable instructions/processes and other specific Customer (internal or external) requirements.
• Managing production of General Studies deliverables in accordance with planning targets and TD Métier rules.
• Preparing and documenting General Studies Reviews (DRCL) according to project schedule and following up on main open actions.
• Escalating technical issues to Train Architecture Manager (including mitigation plan).
• Validating relevant Mechanical Domain deliverables (layouts, gauge, weight 1st draft of allocated volume, car/car and bogie/car displacement), and deriving validated elements to stakeholders.

Contributes to:

• Definition of mitigation plans covering a risk identified on Project Mechanical (multi-domains).
• Definition of Project Mechanical Decomposition (PBS).
• Collaboration with General Studies Domain Leader for continuous improvement (including RoE).
• By supporting TAM, definition of Mechanical architecture considering weight and gauge.
• Establishing of Certification & Validation Plans for General Studies scope.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Here are the required competencies:

• Graduated from high school or university.
• 4-5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Deep knowledge of railway & rolling stock.
• Good capability with CAD software.
• Structured and organized with a hands-on approach.

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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.