Fleet Support Engineer
Alstom · Pittsburgh, PA · 3 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Your future role
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.
- Developing and validating mechanical engineering solutions for APM vehicles.
- Serving as a liaison between O&M Site Engineering and cognizant APM Design Authority representatives.
- Participating in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of mechanical failures.
- Assisting in preparing technical content for Capital Asset Replacement Programs (CARP).
- Preparing and managing engineering change documentation related to mechanical systems.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated and compliant designs.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
- Utilize our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment.