R&D Engineer Interiors (M/F) - Lighting & Signage

Req ID:493129 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

R&D Engineer Interiors (M/F) – Lighting & Signage

Location: Valenciennes, France

You will join our Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family of Valenciennes Petite Forêt, a key actor in the design and development or interior train parts as well as front ends, with more than 180 people & 22 different nationalities, mechanical engineers & designers, buyers, industrial & quality engineers, project managers & product experts, R&D engineers, working both for French & International projects.

What are my responsibilities?

Purpose of the Job/Objective

• In charge of developing / qualifying new lighting & signage interior and exterior solutions (functional & ambiance interior lighting, front-end lighting, lighting signatures, dynamic signage elements, etc.) securing a differentiating advantage for Alstom Rolling Stock business, and  providing passengers with optimal lighting comfort and guidance during their public transport journey.
• In charge of supporting the introduction of newly qualified solutions onto Alstom commercial projects
• In charge of identifying new lighting & signage technologies with promising benefits and monitoring their technological & maturity level

Organisation Reporting

• Reports to: R&D Director - Interiors
• Manages: suppliers, subcontractors, apprentices
• Network & Links
• Internal Interfaces: R&D Program Manager, R&D Engineers, Product Director, Product engineers, Product Designers, Engineering teams, Sourcing & Costing Team, Legal team, Tender team, Central Innovation team, Alstom Engineering CCNs
• External Interfaces: Suppliers, Customers, Independent laboratories

Performance Measurement

• KPI R&D Projects (OTIF, Design Review on time, budget adherence)
• KPI Innovation generation & exploitation (number inventions, use on commercial projects)
• Technical support to Tenders & Projects (quality, time)

Your responsibilities include:

• Executes and manages research and product development projects (internal + at suppliers) related to Interiors/Exteriors lighting & signage applications for implementation into railway vehicles
• Performs/contributes to in depth design studies (optical/electronical/mechanical), proposes architectures, material choices, designs that optimize performances, reliability, cost, manufacturability, environmental impact, etc.
• Analyzes the market and competition (industrial watch, scientific & technological watch) in relation to lighting & signage technologies (optics, electronics, materials, etc.) & products, and associated use cases
• Suggests innovative solutions and R&D partnerships opportunities in line with Alstom’s development strategy, and taking into account customer’s needs and requirements.
• Ensures applicability of the developed products onto commercial projects through close collaboration with the Marketing, Tender & Project teams (Engineering, Costing, Sourcing, Quality, etc.)
• Contributes to internal budget collection for R&D activities and manages reporting to internal customers
• Develops the network of internal and external R&D partners for innovation in relation to lighting, signage and electronics equipment.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Minimum qualifications

• Engineering Master/PhD degree in lighting, photonics, physics, opto-electronics
• At least 3yrs experience in R&D / product development of photonics/electronics products in an industrial, preferably international, context
• At ease with optical/mechanical simulation & design tools (e.g. Ansys, SPEOS, CATIA) and programing (e.g. Matlab/Python)
• Proven R&D project management experience in an industrial environment
• Experience in railway, aeronautics or automotive, and or related standards, is a plus

Skills

• Autonomous, results driven and team-oriented personality with strong relationship skills
• Ability to prioritize and to work effectively under pressure to meet the deadlines
• Strong passion for innovation and questioning the status quo, and perceiving (upcoming) market needs
• Fast prototyper, likes to experiment in order to quickly show/test new concepts & solutions
• Intrinsic passion for eco-design related topics (recyclability, renewable materials, circular economy, etc.) and able to act as ambassador internally & externally
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to work in an international environment; Speak and write in English; French is a bonus.

Travels :

• Travels: suppliers and R&D partners visits. <15% of the time

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

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. 
 

Job Type:​Experienced​