VIE – SIG Test & Commissioning; m​/f

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Could you be VIE – Testing & Commissioning Engineer we’re looking for?

Prepare and execute Testing & Commissioning activities in support of the Seattle Tacoma Airport (Seatac) APM Modernization project. The main role of the VIE will be to witness and/or participate in the testing and commissioning activities and support the senior engineers. The commissioning activities may involve occasional work in a Brownfield environment where the various testing activities may require a high percentage of the work to be performed during non-revenue hours.

• Prepares and executes testing activities for technologies of railway signaling under the supervision of senior signaling engineer and/or the Test and Commissioning Manager.
• Executes specific Testing activities according to the testing procedures / documentation and instructions from the Test and Commissioning Manager or Senior Tester.
• Adheres to testing schedules and testing plans for internal and external customers
• Prepares the technical reports to be reviewed by the Test and Commissioning Manager or a Senior Tester before formal submittal to the customer
• Document in detail test results from the field and analyze logs as required
• Performs activities with quality and efficiency while meeting customer expectations.
• Alerts the hierarchical superiors if any risk identified during the testing activities
• Expected to successfully pass the Safety training provided by the customer.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 1 year of field experience in a testing environment (experience in a railway environment is a plus).
• Adaptability to variable work schedules (about 50-60% night shifts) to support testing activities.
• Good technical writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of rail signalling (considered an asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Familiarity with standard testing tools such as terminal programs, Wireshark, multimeter, and command line.
• Experience in writing and reviewing technical reports and communicating at technical and managerial levels.
• Motivation to perform testing and commissioning activities.
• Attention to detail and discipline in work processes.
• Proactive and efficient in solving technical issues and anticipating challenges.
• Team-oriented and customer-focused with a commitment to getting the job done.
• Aptitude for self-learning and documenting processes effectively.
• Commitment to safety, regulations, and professional standards (including EHS).
• Fluency in English.

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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