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Automation V&V Designer Intern (Summer 2025)

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Alstom

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Pittsburgh

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a 4-year program with 2 years in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Python coding experience is needed; V&V experience is a plus.
  • You will develop and execute automated V&V test scripts, collaborate with teams, maintain test plans, configure labs, report progress, and manage documentation and change processes.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a 4-year program and have completed at least 2 years of a major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management or related field(s).
  • Experience with V&V is helpful, but not required.
  • Experience with coding in Python

Responsibilities

  • Take part in major automation developments by proving that the design is fit for its intended use, through implementation and execution of Verification, Integration and Test activities, fitting the targets in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery
  • Detail and perform all the in-house activities in the scope of the automated V&V team, and interface with experts delegated in other departments.
  • Cooperate tightly with the project V&V team to ensure seamless integration and alignment between automated testing and manual testing activities and results.
  • Interface with design teams to share and detail the results of V&V activities
  • Agree with the V&V Manager on strategy, scheduling, and share progress, results and issues during execution
  • Develop automation test scripts using Robot Framework (python) that support pre-defined test case documents
  • Contribute to the enhancement of test case documentation to support both automated and manual testing
  • Adhere to automation test plans and schedules for in-house activities and work directly with the V&V managers to maintain those V&V plans and activities
  • Perform and report on allocated verification and automated test activities
  • Specify, develop, setup and configure project specific automation lab environments
  • Represent Alstom in front of customers or partners, for instance to provide overview of test progress, issues, risks and opportunities
  • Provide data to maintain applicable KPIs and provide valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Manage configuration and change management cycle related with automated V&V activities

FAQs

What is the focus of the Automation V&V Designer Intern role?

The focus of the role is to participate in major automation developments by verifying that the design is fit for its intended use through the implementation and execution of Verification, Integration, and Test activities.

What programming language will I primarily be using during the internship?

You will primarily be using Python to develop automation test scripts using the Robot Framework.

Is prior experience with Verification and Validation (V&V) necessary for this internship?

No, prior experience with V&V is helpful but not required.

What academic qualifications are required for this internship?

You must be enrolled in a 4-year program and have completed at least 2 years of a major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Project Management, or related fields.

Will there be opportunities to interface with other teams?

Yes, you will interface closely with the project V&V team and design teams to share and detail the results of V&V activities.

What are the expected outcomes of the V&V activities performed during the internship?

You are expected to perform and report on allocated verification and automated test activities, contributing valuable data for maintaining KPIs and feedback for continuous improvement.

Is knowledge of test case documentation important for this role?

Yes, contributing to the enhancement of test case documentation to support both automated and manual testing is a key responsibility of the role.

Where will this internship primarily be located?

The internship is primarily located in Pittsburgh, near the major market area.

What types of activities will I be involved in while working in the automation lab environments?

You will specify, develop, set up, and configure project-specific automation lab environments as part of your responsibilities.

Are there opportunities to represent Alstom in front of customers or partners during the internship?

Yes, you may have the opportunity to represent Alstom by providing an overview of test progress, issues, risks, and opportunities to customers or partners.

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Alstom

Mobility by nature

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 80,000 people from 175 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most.