Req ID:511583
Location: Plymouth (On-Site)
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 27/02/26
Salary + Benefits: cira 45k 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, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Overview
At Alstom, we are pioneering the next generation of smart, safe, and sustainable train systems. We are now looking for an Electronic Test System Development Lead — a technically strong, proactive, and collaborative engineer who can lead the design and deployment of advanced test systems for our Train Management and Control products.
This is a key engineering role within our Industrialisation Team, driving excellence in product quality, manufacturing readiness, and test system the Electronic Test System Development Lead, you will oversee the full lifecycle of manufacturing test solutions — from requirements gathering and system design to validation, deployment, and continuous improvement.
You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, and Industrialisation teams to ensure that our products are tested efficiently, reliably, and in compliance with the highest standards.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining electronic engineering, embedded system testing, and hands‑on problem‑solving with leadership and technical ownership.
Responsibilities: Test System Architecture & Development
Design, develop, validate, and maintain electronic manufacturing test systems and platforms
Build and optimise automated test sequences, scripts, and programming tools
Apply Design for Test (DFT) principles and ensure compliance with internal test strategy standards
Support the creation and review of hardware test specifications and FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) software Industrialisation & Production Support Deploy new test systems into production and manage upgrades of existing platforms
Provide expert troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions for test system issues
Drive continuous improvement across test capability, uptime, and manufacturing efficiency
Maintain strong configuration management of all test means and related documentation Strategy, Governance & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Contribute to the overall Product Test Strategy and Industrial Test Roadmap
Support tender quotations for new or upgraded industrial test systems
Ensure compliance with Alstom EHS standards and relevant external regulations
Collaborate with design engineering teams to influence testability early in the product lifecycle Training & Leadership Provide guidance and technical leadership to Test Engineers and production stakeholders
Train shop-floor workers and EPU (Elementary Production Unit) managers on new or updated test systems
Support capability development and ongoing qualification of all test‑related personnel Education & Experience Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline
Experience or strong understanding of test engineering within a manufacturing environment Technical Competencies Familiarity with electronic test systems, automated test equipment, and DFT principles
Understanding of hardware test specification creation and FAT processesKnowledge of configuration management practices
Experience with C# or Python is beneficial (but not essential) Personal Skills Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Logical, analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively across engineering, production, and industrialisation functions
A passion for continuous improvement, learning, and technical excellence Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise
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