Electrical Test Engineer

Alstom • West Mifflin, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in developing test equipment and software used for maintaining Propulsion and Train Control Management System electronics, contributing to the efficiency and safety of railway systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, assemblers, purchasing, and quality assurance), ensure the application of testing standards during product development, and much more.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience or understanding of Test Equipment design, including developing test software and hardware for electronics systems.
• Knowledge of high power and high voltage testing, PCB-level testing, and test principles such as testability, test coverage, and test validation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel and Word), cable modeling software, simulation software, and product lifecycle management tools.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing customer training.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as LabVIEW or C for test software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug test benches, electronic modules, and components.
• Knowledge of safety principles for working with high-voltage and low-voltage equipment.
• Project management skills to manage tasks and meet project schedules.
• Willingness to travel (less than 10%) to support project deployment and customer site activities.

Responsibilities

• Applying test principles and methods, including testability, test coverage, and test tool capacity.
• Gaining full technical understanding of the work assigned, including electronics domain analysis, troubleshooting, and component evaluation.
• Designing and maintaining test tools and means such as In-Circuit, JTAG, functional test benches, and programming in LabVIEW or C.
• Developing and maintaining test bench structures, ensuring effective debugging and troubleshooting.
• Applying safety principles with high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) equipment.
• Crunching and analyzing data from test results to drive improvements.
• Supporting tender quotations for bench test projects.
• Guaranteeing the application of testing standards (DFT rules, standard test platform usage, maintenance rules) during product development to optimize productivity and test coverage.
• Defining software, hardware, and mechanical architecture for automated test benches in compliance with EHS Alstom and external standards.
• Developing new test rules and repair requirements to enhance productivity and test coverage.

Benefits

• 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.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions in the railway systems domain
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Progress towards becoming a leader in the development of advanced test equipment and software for propulsion and train control systems
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level