Access & Entrance System Engineer M/F

Access & Entrance System Engineer M/F

Date: 5 Mar 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.

Your future role

Take up a new challenge and use your expertise in design and door systems to define solutions at car level using an innovative approach. Reporting to the Technical Team Manager, you will work alongside multicultural and inclusive teams and collaborate with the Train System community.

You will be part of the Train System Office, where your role will be to develop the reference solutions and ensure their deployment on projects. You will reinforce the Right First Time pass across Alstom's global sites. On a day-to-day basis, you will work closely with teams from the rolling stock business (high‑speed, tramway, metro, regional, etc.), providing expert answers and guiding toward optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead access and entrance activities: define subsystem design with suppliers, ensure on‑train validation, lead stakeholder meetings
• Lead and participate in the Engineering Network worldwide
• Support project and tender activities for various Alstom sites
• Ensure the deployment of standard solutions on projects: lift for people with reduced mobility, new sustainable materials, weight reduction
• Stimulate and promote research and development within the network with the aim of proposing and developing innovative solutions

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Master’s degree in system & mechanical engineering, with strong expertise in railway/electrical/mechanical/software/vehicle architecture design (minimum 3 years)
• Familiarity with system engineering calculations and the design and architecture principles of access systems
• Good understanding of the role of systems/subsystems and good trade‑off skills
• Good understanding of cost models for door systems
• Good communication and organisational skills (ability to meet deadlines); results‑oriented, intellectually curious and creative
• Fluent in English and keen to work independently in an international environment and to take up the challenges of the new Alstom
• Proactive, attention to detail and a caring attitude; good communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict management and multi‑tasking; customer focus / management skills

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenge and a long‑term career without a boring daily routine
• Work with cross‑functional teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Take advantage of our open working environment
• Direct your career in the direction of your choice, across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning training
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic remuneration system that recognises your performance and potential, as well as comprehensive and competitive social security cover (life insurance, health insurance, pension)

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.