Fleet Support Engineer

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 onsite Fleet Support Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for? The successful candiate may be located in Pittsburgh or West Mifflin, PA ;or any of the following airports (Atlanta, San Francisco, Denver, or Phoenix). 

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the mechanical integrity, reliability, and performance of APM vehicles and related wayside mechanical equipment, directly contributing to the success of in-service fleets and start-up projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (maintenance teams, authority engineers, and cross-functional design teams), prepare and manage engineering change documentation related to mechanical systems, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing and validating mechanical engineering solutions for APM vehicles. ,

• Supporting maintenance teams with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of mechanical failures. ,

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated and compliant designs. ,

• Assisting in preparing technical content for Capital Asset Replacement Programs (CARP). ,

• Preparing and managing engineering change documentation related to mechanical systems. ,

• Partnering with authority engineers to ensure compliance with mechanical standards and regulations. ,

• Functioning as a liaison between O&M Site Engineering and cognizant APM Design Authority representatives. ,

• Working alongside site colleagues to support troubleshooting, CARP, or project-related activities when requested. ,

• Traveling to various locations, including short-notice assignments, to provide on-site support. ,

• Demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning in a dynamic engineering environment."

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:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience). ,

• Knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems, such as bogies, brakes, HVAC, and couplers. ,

• Experience or understanding of Automated People Mover (APM) systems, rail, or similar mechanical engineering roles. ,

• Familiarity with engineering change documentation and technical standards compliance. ,

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. ,

• Analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and root cause analysis of mechanical failures. ,

• Adaptability to travel 50% or more, including short-notice assignments. ,

• Ability to develop and validate innovative mechanical engineering solutions.

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

• Work with cutting-edge mechanical systems and innovative engineering solutions ,

• Progress towards becoming a subject matter expert in automated people mover (APM) mechanical systems ,- Support maintenance teams with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of mechanical failures. ,

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines ,

• Utilize our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment

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.

Job Type:​Experienced ​