Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer
Req ID : 418059
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.
Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.
Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide
Join us as a Senior Mechanical Switch / Wayside Engineer and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
As a Senior Mechanical Switch / Wayside Engineer, you will work with other Engineers, Project Teams, Suppliers, Consultants, Contractors and others to design and scope effective interfaces and design criteria for wayside track switches and other mechanical wayside sub-systems that comprise world class Transit Systems in Proposals, Projects and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) applications.
Your responsibilities will include :
- Lead system level and detailed design reviews and provide leadership for sub-system design reviews to ensure that all internal and external requirements have been met.
- Work within the wayside engineering team and project teams to prepare bids, proposals, design drawings, design specifications and design criteria wayside track switches and other mechanical sub-systems such as guideway and power rail heating.
- Prepare scope, drawings and details, design calculations, reference material such that baseline designs and interfaces are established and maintained.
- Ability to work within a fast paced, aggressive environment.
- Ability to work effectively / prioritize tasks on multiple projects and proposals concurrently while respecting allocated budgets and defined schedules.
- Establish working relationships and interface with client, client’s staff and their technical representatives and with internal and external engineers, project engineers and project managers.
- Develop and lead R&D activities for track switches and other wayside mechanical sub-systems.
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Travel up to 10% domestically and / or internationally
Basic Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience. Previous experience within any transit industry is preferred.
- Experience utilizing AutoCAD or Microstation and 3D modelling tools (Catia v5 or equivalent).
- Experience with PLC programming (ladder logic), and FEA design and analysis.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with machine design (PLCs)
- Hydraulic systems layout / design.
- Construction installation experience
Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.
Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.
Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.
The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company.
Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.
Job Type : Experienced
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