At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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 Traction Design Lead in Västerås we’re looking for?
Your future role
Get on-board and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Tomas Landström (Manager Traction Design Product ), and work alongside collaborative and driven teammates. Within the Traction Design Center, you will manage and coordinate the Traction Design team and their activities on a dedicated projects. You will be responsible for all electrical and mechanical engineering deliverables impacting Traction Converter Cubicles.
We’ll look to you for:
Continuous improvement of the Traction Design team performance
Respect of QCD (Quality, Cost and Delivery) for the product design
Lead workload, budget and planning on the Traction Design part of the project
Design reviews performed on time and documented
Compliance to Alstom processes & instruction and International norms and standards
Contribution to Metier network.
Interface with Traction Electrical and Traction Mechanical and other engineering activities as Structural design, Thermal simulation, EMC, Reliability, Maintenance, Development to Cost, Obsolescence etc.
Regular reporting to the management and alert in case of issue affecting the performance of the team
Manage bid activity
Support Manufacturing internal and external
Manage the requirements management for Traction Design
Participate to Change Management team and ensure consistency of Configuration
Ensure Return of Experience and support continuous improvement with Metier
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:
University Engineer or Business Degree in a relevant engineering field
Highly recommended experience in projects
Experience or understanding of Railway Industry
Experience in Power Semi-Conductor Technology
Experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
Fluency in English and Swedish
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 and humble colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.