Validation Engineer VIE Job Details | Alstom

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### **Purpose of the Role** ### The **Validation Engineer - Train Level** is responsible for preparing and executing **verification and validation (V&V) activities at train level** for **Asset Life Management (ALM)** projects, including modernization, retrofit and life-extension programs. The role ensures that the modernized train complies with **system requirements, safety, quality and customer expectations**, in line with Alstom processes, railway standards and project objectives. ## **Key Responsibilities** ## * Define and implement the **train-level validation strategy** for ALM projects, in accordance with the V-cycle and Alstom V&V methodology * Analyze system, subsystem and interface requirements, including: * Legacy configurations * Modernized or upgraded solutions * Prepare, maintain and deliver V&V documentation: * Train-Level Validation Plan * Test Strategy, Test Procedures and Test Cases * Validation Reports and evidence * Requirements-to-tests traceability * Plan, coordinate and execute train-level tests: * Functional and integration tests on test benches * Static and dynamic tests on train * On-site, lab or depot testing activities * Coordinate closely with: * System Engineering, Safety Engineer * Installation & Commissioning * Project team * Identify, analyze and manage anomalies and non-conformities: * Root cause analysis * Corrective action follow-up * Support to closure and validation sign-off * Participate in formal project reviews: * Test Readiness Reviews * Validation Reviews * Customer or third-party assessments * Ensure compliance with: * Alstom Quality and Engineering processes * Applicable railway standards and contractual requirements * Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement for ALM validation activities ## **Qualifications & Experience** ## ### **Education** ### * Master-s degree or Engineering degree in: * Electrical / Electronic Engineering * Systems Engineering, Automation or equivalent ### **Professional Experience** ### * Several years of experience in **Verification & Validation** or **System / Train-Level Engineering** in the railway domain * Proven experience in: * Train-level testing and validation * Modernization, retrofit or legacy fleet projects (ALM experience is an advantage) -------------------- ## **Technical Skills** ## * Good understanding of **rolling stock train-level systems**, such as: * TCMS * Traction and Braking * Doors, HVAC * Interfaces with signalling and auxiliary systems * Strong knowledge of: * V-cycle development and V&V processes * System integration and interface management * Familiarity with railway standards: * **EN 50126 / EN 50128 / EN 50129** * Ability to read, understand and apply: * System specifications * Train architectures * Interface control documents * Experience with engineering and V&V tools (depending on project context): * Requirements management tools (DOORS) * Test management and defect tracking tools -------------------- ## **Behavioral Competencies** ## * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Structured, rigorous and quality-oriented mindset * Ability to work autonomously while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams * Good communication skills with internal stakeholders and customers * Willingness to work on-site during testing and commissioning phases * Proactive attitude and sense of accountability -------------------- ## **Languages** ## * **Fluent in French and English (mandatory)** * Additional languages (e.g. German, Italian) are an asset depending on project environment -------------------- ## **Additional Assets** ## * Experience with legacy fleets or operational constraints * Knowledge of Safety or RAM processes * Availability for occasional to recurrent project-related travels