Industrial Automation Engineer 1

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.

Could you be the full-time Industrial Manufacturing Engineer (VIE Contract) in Hornell we’re looking for?

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here

Your future role

Industrialization & Operations :

• Support production ramp-up and process documentation management
• Ensure alignment between engineering design and shopfloor execution (work instructions)
• Act as a coordination point between Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Robotics teams
• Support commissioning and qualification of robotic equipment
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (automation rate, usage, maturity)
• Identify issues, escalate when needed, and drive resolution
• Contribute to continuous improvement (efficiency, productivity, safety)

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Build and follow dashboards and performance reports
• Collect production feedback (REX) to improve processes (Design for Automation)
• Participate in lean initiatives and process optimization
• Support budget monitoring (planned vs actuals)
• Participate in TPM routines

Quality:

• Participate in daily quality routines (QRQC)
• Contribute to root cause analysis (8D, problem-solving methods)
• Track action plans and ensure closure with cross-functional teams
• Support process validation (FMEA, improvements implementation)

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:

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

• Experience or understanding of industrialization and manufacturing processes

• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (QRQC, 8D, Lean tools)

• Familiarity with production processes and industrial practices

• A driver’s license (appreciated)

• Strong communication skills and ability to foster collaboration between multiple stakeholders

• Fluent English and the ability to work in a multicultural environment

Contract:

• 12/18 months VIE contract

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, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilize our inclusive and flexible working environment

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:​VIE​