VIE - Field Engineer on Depot (VIE Depot Amsterdam)

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 VIE - Field Engineer on Depot (VIE Depot Amsterdam) (f/m) in Amsterdam or Utrecht Train Customer Depot we’re looking for?

Your future role :

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. You’ll work alongside supportive, collaborative, and technically skilled teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the successful operation of the ICNG project during its warranty phase, contributing to the safe and reliable performance of our rolling stock. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Engineering teams in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland), troubleshoot technical issues, and support validation activities, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of debugging and fine-tuning activities on the depot, but also provide critical feedback to operability designers regarding environmental conditions, infrastructure, and user interactions.

We’ll look to you for:

• Closing open points or escalating them when necessary

• Regularly reporting progress to managerial and functional interfaces

• Supporting functional validation activities during Validation Campaigns

• Managing the configuration of input documents and tracking hardware/software installed on-site

• Handling and reporting anomalies in collaboration with the factory

• Troubleshooting technical issues during the Testing & Commissioning phase

• Providing local support for debugging, fine-tuning, and root cause analysis

• Contributing to knowledge sharing and feedback on software, schematics, and apparatus

• Acting as a liaison between the train in the Netherlands and Engineering teams across locations

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:

• Degree in Industrial IT, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field

• Strong understanding of network protocols and interface standards

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

• Proficiency in technical problem-solving and root cause analysis

• Solid command of English, both spoken and written

• Excellent analytical skills, with a methodical and rigorous approach

• High level of motivation for tackling technical challenges

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset for teamwork and networking

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

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible 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 roles in engineering, project management, or leadership

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

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.