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ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

Train System Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeStrasbourg, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in general engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering, or equivalent, with a specialization in complex or railway systems.
  • At least 3 years of systems engineering experience, ideally in the railway, automotive, or aerospace sector.
  • Knowledge of system architecture and requirements management.
  • Foundational knowledge of mechanics, electricity/electronics, batteries, and software functional descriptions.
  • Knowledge of railway standards; familiarity with EN 50126, EN 50155, or similar standards is an advantage.
  • Proficiency with system modeling tools such as DOORS and SysML, and CAD software such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
  • Technical English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and validate the technical architecture at locomotive/train level to meet customer requirements and railway standards.
  • Manage technical requirements, including specifications, traceability, and validation.
  • Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams and suppliers to ensure overall project consistency.
  • Participate in technical reviews and decision-making to resolve complex issues.
  • Collaborate with geometry, 3D, electrical/electronic, and software teams, as well as Procurement and Manufacturing departments.
  • Serve as the interface with internal and external component suppliers.
  • Participate in initial locomotive tests at the factory or on customer railway sites.
  • Contribute to resolving technical issues during validation phases.
  • Integrate functional safety and reliability principles from the design stage.
  • Ensure compliance with railway standards and regulations, including EN 50126 for RAMS.

Desired Qualifications

  • German or Spanish language skills.

About the Company

ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

ALTEN Mexico provides engineering and technology consulting services by supplying highly specialized engineers who embed within client teams to work on complex projects. The way it works is by offering a flexible pool of talent for research and development needs, allowing clients to access experts without committing to permanent hires. The company differentiates itself through a focus on embedded engineering consultants, serving sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and information systems, and by expanding its reach via organic growth and acquisitions across Europe and globally. Its goal is to help clients access top engineering expertise efficiently while growing the business through deliberate geographic and service expansion.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Founded
1988

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