Operability Engineer

Operability Engineer Date:

27 Feb 2026

Company:

Alstom

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.

The primary purpose of the Operability Engineer is to develop Vehicle Operability Concepts within the product families according to the Vehicle Operability Breakdown Structure (VOBS). The position should be able to define and specify usability, operability, diagnostic, maintainability and handling of our products (rolling stock) according to the requirements from operation, infrastructure and maintenance. The Operability Concept analysis high-level scenario & tasks and transitions between them, in respect to the train in its daily use. It shall be done from the perspective of the operator according to DITLOTT (Day in the life of the train). Actors according to DITLOTT are driver, train staff, maintainers and passenger.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Consolidate customer requirements and legal requirements regarding the operation, infrastructure and maintenance.

Develop operational scenarios and operability features based on platform definition according to VOBS (Vehicle Operability Breakdown Structure).

Identify and list the gaps between Platform solutions and customer-required products.

Plan and establish Vehicle Operability workshops (DITLOTT/DITLOAD workshop).

Derive and Structure all operational scenarios and operability features (non-functional requirements) according to VOBS.

Allocate derived requirements and DITLOTT use cases to Functional Building blocks

Create Operability concept document.

DESIRED PROFILE

Bachelor in electrical or mechanical engineering

5 years experience in a similar position

Railway experience, mandatory

Preferably in operations, maintenance or test & commissioning

Fluent in French & English

Knowledge of DOORS, an asset

Knowledge of modeling tools (SysML), an asset

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.

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