Obsolescence Engineering

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Date: 10 Mar 2025

Location: Zurich, CH

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 Obsolence Engineer (f/m/d) in Zurich we’re looking for

Your Future Role

140 years of Swiss railway history meet modern solutions for green mobility in Zurich. With 300 colleagues, our Zurich site servs as a global competence center for high-performance traction technology and a development hub for locomotives, bogies, mechanical and electrical systems, as well as services for the local and global markets. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Rui Lochmatter and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

We’ll look for you to:

• Actively monitor obsolescence status of electronic components used in Alstom Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) control electronics and check affected hardware products as well as installed base
• Propose obsolescence solutions e. g. replacement component or Last Time Buy to product manager and obsolescence manager
• Solution finding at component level and redesign at PCBA level with Hardware engineering or with Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) suppliers
• Maintain technical documentation and manage changes towards both Alstom functions and EMS according to change request process
• Technical support to EMS suppliers for PCBA component-related issues
• Maintain an active technical interface to electronics components within Alstom platform team and to suppliers and brokers
• Optimize methods and process for obsolescence monitoring and Product Change Notice (PCN) and Product Discontinuation Notice (PDN) handling process
• Maintain product data in Alstom databases (TOMSYS, Orchestra, PDM etc)

All About You:

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor of science or higher in electronic engineering or electrical engineering
• Knowledge and experience in electronics hardware design and manufacture
• Knowledge and experience in Alstom IPR control electronics
• Familiarity with database tools
• Knowledge of Python preferred
• Good German and English essential, basic French useful
• Passion for maintaining legacy products and finding solutions

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:
• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package and benefits such as company pension plans and discounted tickets for public transport (e.g. ZVV Bonuspass)
• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events

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!

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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