Job Description

Overview

At Alstom, the Testing and Commissioning Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing train systems during commissioning, warranty, and early passenger service phases, ensuring fleet availability and compliance with EHS standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and system-level faults.
  • Execute testing, commissioning, and warranty activities on vehicles.
  • Replace failed components and perform corrective maintenance.
  • Support fleet checks, inspections, and system validation activities.
  • Manage logistical support and repair of commissioned vehicles and related facilities.
  • Record, report, and track equipment or subsystem failures.
  • Perform preliminary root cause analysis and escalate to engineering or suppliers.
  • Ensure timely response and follow-up of repair actions throughout the warranty lifecycle.
  • Document all activities and results in certified tools.
  • Contribute to Return of Experience (REX) and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop a clear understanding of Customer Acceptance Criteria.
  • Collaborate with PI and O&M Leads to develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure seamless coordination with engineering, product introduction, logistics, industrial support, quality, and O&M teams.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for issue resolution and technical support.
  • Execute assigned work orders and report any deviations or incidents immediately.
  • Monitor and maintain on-site spare parts and inventory.
  • Identify and prevent critical material shortages that could impact operations.
  • Support train recovery activities and manage access permits as required.
  • Ensure strict adherence to EHS policies and safe working practices.
  • Participate in shop floor safety activities and promote a safe working environment.
  • Maintain flexibility to work day/night shifts and be on-call as required.

Requirements

  • Technician degree in electrical, mechanical, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in electromechanical troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability.
  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, control, and embedded systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Effective communication and reporting skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-team environment.
  • High level of safety awareness in industrial environments.

How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$49/hr across 29 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

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The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Mullins Mechanical (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $32/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. Atlanta is among them.

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