Field Service Engineer

Req ID:451384 

 

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.

 

 

Could you be the full-time Field Service Engineer in Boston, MA we’re looking for?

 

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Robert Casey (Fleet Support Lead Engineer), and work alongside exceptional, enthusiastic, and collaborative teammates.

 

In the context of Next Generation High Speed Trains project, the brand new “ACELA 2021”, ALSTOM is offering a high level of Maintenance Service to AMTRAK operator, under the form of TSSSA contract (Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement).

 

Striving to start the commercial service of the brand-new trains in the best conditions, and to ensure the best operational performances of the transportation system every day, Alstom is currently mobilizing a dedicated and experienced team comprising of maintenance, design and validations know-how. This team will be involved and responsible for particular functions throughout manufacturing, validation, commissioning, and stabilized maintenance phases of the project in support of the TSSSA contract.

 

You'll be creating great value as you use your engineering skills to maximize performance and reliability from a maintenance perspective while working with next generation high speed rail transportation projects.

 

We’ll look to you for:

• Troubleshoot all trainset systems.
• Provide technical inputs to the whole Maintenance Site organization.

 

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.  Equivalent experience on a 1:1 basis may substitute for the degree.
• 2 years’ experience in engineering related field.
• Knowledge of railway systems is highly desired.
• Utilize your skills in strategic system thinking.

 

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 cutting edge systems in high speed rail.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our collaborative 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 engineering leadership roles.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

 

Location and Travel

• On-site position based in Boston, MA (Southampton Yard Amtrak facility)
• Initial travel: 25% during the first year, especially to Philadelphia (commissioning site)
• Average travel: 10% time, especially to the other train maintenance facilities of Long Island City, NY and Washington, DC

 

 

 

 

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.