Railway Signalling Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Req ID:515218 

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 Mechanical Design Engineer in Kanona, NY, US we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dedicated and innovative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in delivering technical solutions for rolling stock renovation and overhaul projects, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and train system requirements. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as operations and maintenance sites, as well as design teams), prepare and document mechanical design reviews, and provide technical support to production teams and customers, among other responsibilities.

You'll specifically take care of developing 3D models, design annotations, and bills of materials, but also ensure quality checks for supplier and sub-contractor designs.

We'll look to you for:

• Developing a complete technical Scope of Work for renovation and overhaul projects

• Creating and reviewing 3D models, 2D deliverables, and design annotations

• Conducting stack-up analysis and ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments

• Preparing and documenting internal and external mechanical design reviews

• Designing products that meet project requirements, including manufacturability and serviceability

• Monitoring and reporting on mechanical activity progress, addressing potential issues

• Providing technical support to production teams and customers

• Ensuring supplier and sub-contractor design quality

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:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or 2+ years in railway or railcar products (e.g., locomotives, rail passenger cars)

• Knowledge of metallic materials (physical properties and design) and industrial processes (welding, bending, machining)

• Familiarity with welding codes such as AWS

• Experience with Catia v5 (minimum 3+ years full-time or 5,000 hours)

• Preferred experience with PDM/PLM tools (e.g., Enovia-DMA, 3DCom)

• Preferred experience in overhaul projects and reverse engineering

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including teamwork

• Time management and reporting skills with a sense of urgency and priority

• Structured and organized with a hands-on approach

• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a bonus

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 collaborative and forward-thinking 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 mechanical engineering roles or other career paths

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

On-site office work with trips to manufacturing site.

Compensation $80K-$110K

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.