Job Description

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 Traction Test Laboratory Manager in Coimbatore we’re looking for?

Your future role


Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in managing test laboratories to a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative teammates.


You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of our Traction Test Laboratory. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Site Certification Validation, and Traction Control), liaise with external service providers and suppliers, and oversee laboratory performance metrics, such as customer satisfaction and profit and loss (P&L), among other responsibilities.


You’ll specifically take care of maintaining and developing testing methodologies and equipment, but also ensuring compliance with EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) regulations and accreditation standards like EN 17025.


We’ll look to you for:

  • Managing the Test Laboratory’s profit and loss (P&L)

  • Ensuring the maintainability and development of investigation and validation traction test means

  • Overseeing CAPEX for the ENGINEERING department

  • Expertise in testing and commissioning of Auxiliary converter, Traction Converter, Variable frequency drives & transformers.

  • Respecting EHS rules & implementing "Lock out-Tag out" instructions.

  • Supervising & execuiting test activities, analysing test results "live" and deciding if test to be redone or not.

  • Handle EHS & safetly compliance of test results data analysis, writing test reports and sends for Project approval

  • Implementing a metrology strategy to meet performance indicators

  • Guaranteeing the independence, integrity, and confidentiality of laboratory staff

  • Leading the Test Laboratory team both technically and in terms of quality

  • Ensuring continuous improvement through audits and quality action plans

  • Reporting potential conflicts of interest to site leadership


    • 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:

  • Degree in a relevant field of Electrical engineering or High Voltage engineering.

  • At least 15 years of traction system knowledge

  • Experience in team management (2 to 5 years, depending on team size and scope)

  • Competence in managing work packages for external customers

  • Fluency in English

  • Knowledge of required electrical habituation levels, such as B2V, B2V Essai, BE Essais, BR, BC, H2V, or equivalent

  • Familiarity with EHS regulations and standards like EN 17025


    • 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

  • Work with new security standards for rail signalling

  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

  • Contribute to innovative projects

  • Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

  • Progress towards senior leadership roles or technical expert pathways

  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises 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


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