Traction Test Laboratory Manager

 Date 16 Jul 2025
 Location: Coimbatore, TN, IN
 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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be the full-time Traction Test Laboratory Manager in Coimbatore were looking for Your future role  
Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in managing test laboratories to a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of our Traction Test Laboratory. Day-to-day, youll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Site Certification Validation, and Traction Control), liaise with external service providers and suppliers, and oversee laboratory performance metrics, such as customer satisfaction and profit and loss (P&L), among other responsibilities. Youll specifically take care of maintaining and developing testing methodologies and equipment, but also ensuring compliance with EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) regulations and accreditation standards like EN 17025. Well look to you for

Managing the Test Laboratorys profit and loss (P&L)

Ensuring the maintainability and development of investigation and validation traction test means

Overseeing CAPEX for the ENGINEERING department

Implementing a metrology strategy to meet performance indicators

Guaranteeing the independence, integrity, and confidentiality of laboratory staff

Leading the Test Laboratory team both technically and in terms of quality

Ensuring continuous improvement through audits and quality action plans

Reporting potential conflicts of interest to site leadership

 All about you 
We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead, weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role

Degree in a relevant field of Electrical engineering or High Voltage engineering.

At least 10 years of traction system knowledge

Experience in team management (2 to 5 years, depending on team size and scope)

Competence in managing work packages for external customers

Fluency in English

Knowledge of required electrical habituation levels, such as B2V, B2V Essai, BE Essais, BR, BC, H2V, or equivalent

Familiarity with EHS regulations and standards like EN 17025

 Things youll 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. Youll also

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Progress towards senior leadership roles or technical expert pathways

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You dont 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, youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge, wed love to hear from you!  Important to note  
As a global business, were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone