Description
An exciting opportunity awaits you as Systems Engineer (Mechanical) in our Rolling Stock department at Eurostar International. As a Systems Engineer (Mechanical), you will be responsible for maintaining and managing the performance of mechanical systems across the Eurostar cl373 and cl374 fleets.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the technical authority for assigned mechanical systems, ensuring their safe, reliable, and compliant performance across the fleet.
- Lead investigations into system faults, defects, incidents, and non-conformances, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Develop, review, and approve engineering changes, modifications, and maintenance improvements for responsible systems.
- Support fleet reliability and performance initiatives through design, maintenance, and lifecycle optimisation activities.
- Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA activities, testing, commissioning, and system acceptance processes.
- Provide technical support and maintenance engineering expertise to depot teams, suppliers, and operational stakeholders.
- Manage system obsolescence and work closely with suppliers to maintain long-term system availability and performance.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, ensuring compliance with railway standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in the on-call engineering rota, responding to safety incidents and operational needs as required.
Requirements:
- HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or related Engineering discipline (Chartered Engineer status or working towards desirable)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in rolling stock engineering, maintenance, reliability, or fleet support environments.
- Strong knowledge of modern rolling stock systems and train maintenance principles.
- Experience of fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, system investigations, and reliability improvement activities.
- Understanding of railway standards and regulations, including TSI, EN, UIC, and ISO requirements.
- Experience supporting engineering change management, testing, commissioning, and system acceptance activities.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and analyse data using Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits:
- Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
- Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
- Free Eurostar tickets
- Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
- Ongoing training and development
- Free, confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Peer-to-Peer support from trained Mental Health First Aiders/Personne de Confiance
- Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks