Test & Commissioning Leader

Alstom•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is for a full-time onsite Test & Commissioning Leader (Railway Signaling Systems) in Dallas, TX, US. You’ll lead test and commissioning activities for railway signaling systems, ensuring the seamless execution of processes aligned with Alstom’s standards, regulations, and local laws. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Design, Installation, and Project Management), conduct deep troubleshooting to identify and resolve system failures, and ensure safety and compliance at every step.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably electronics or embedded systems) or a Technician Degree with equivalent experience
Experience or understanding of Installation, Testing & Commissioning (T&C), or Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for railway signaling projects
Knowledge of railway signaling subsystems and installation processes
Familiarity with interfacing between Design, Installation, and other stakeholders
Willingness to work in the field and on night shifts (incl. weekends)
Flexibility and availability for short or long missions in different locations and countries
A valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Managing and executing Test & Commissioning (T&C) activities related to railway signaling subsystems up to successful completion and handover to customers or warranty teams
Leading test activities over railway signaling systems and ensuring the Test & Commissioning process is executed based on approved procedures
Ensuring all required installation documentation provided by designers and instruction changes (including field modifications – FMI) are adequately recorded, reported, and approved
Conducting deep troubleshooting of wayside/railway systems and equipment to identify root causes of failures and integration issues, and defining containment and sustainable solutions with support from the Test team and Engineering
Sharing findings with Installation, Test & Commissioning (ITC), and project management teams
Conducting work planning, pre-work safety briefs, post-work debriefs, and escalating matters as required to meet project Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets
Being available to work in the field, including night shifts, and for short or long missions in different locations and countries