Hardware Electronic Director

Req ID:526368 

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.

NETWORK & LINKS:

System/Product Program Managers

Life Cycle Managers

R&D and Innovation Director

S&P Engineering Director

S&PS Methods & Tools Manager

Quality, Safety, RAM,

HR Finance, EHS

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Manage Development Center Engineering activities and resources

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all Engineering DQC commitments are reached 


• Manage, plan, supervise and report on workload, rates, overhead, etc. for Technology Center métiers


• Support Technology Center Director in daily operation


• Contribute to TIS technological roadmap definition, with support of Technology Center Métier Leaders


• Contribute to the definition and implementation of Core/Non-Core strategy


• Ensure, with the support of Technology Center Métier Leaders, that best practices are identified and shared within S&P


• Ensure that TIS , Processes, methods & tools and instructions are applicable to Métiers


• Make sure new processes are successfully introduced in Métiers with KPI


• Manage and develop engineering resources in conformance with S&P footprint strategy


• Manage competencies and expertise development plans with the support or HR


• Contribute to Development Center Capex definition and implementation

Qualifications & Skills:

EDUCATION

• Engineering degree in Electronics & Communication / Electrical

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Collaborative, Agile, get along well with other


• Good stake holder Management skills


• High Communication skills


• Positive Leadership

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 

Core Technical ExpertiseExpertise in electronics hardware engineering, such as embedded systems, power electronics, control electronics, industrial or equivalent domains

Experience / Understanding  across the full product development lifecycle, including architecture definition, design, validation, and industrialization

Exposure to industrial and/or complex engineering systems (preferred, though not mandatory).

Has partnered closely with customers across the product lifecycle to ensure alignment, and deliver solutions .

Exposure of full life cycle of the project.

Digital & Engineering Transformation Experience (Critical)

In addition to core hardware expertise, the role requires exposure to digital enablement and transformation, including but not limited to:Driving digital adoption within hardware engineering, such as digital twins, advanced simulation, model‑based design, ALM/PLM platforms, engineering automation, DevX, or equivalent tools

Ability to leadtool-driven development environments, leveraging EDA, simulation, and lifecycle management tools to accelerate electronic hardware design and validation in industrial applications

Ability to lead safety-driven development processes (such as EN50128, EN50129, IEC 61508) ensuring compliance, risk assessment, and certification readiness across the full product lifecycle

Leadership or strong contribution to hardware–software convergence initiatives

Experience leveraging digital platforms, analytics, data‑driven engineering practices, or connected products

Operating effectively in organizations undergoing engineering modernization or digital transformation 

EXPERIENCE / SKILL SET

20 plus years in running Hardware Development Center

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​