Traction Control Engineer

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 Traction Control Engineer in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in traction systems, control techniques, and simulation tools in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and dynamic teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in the development cycle of embedded software for traction converters, ensuring compliance with EN50128 standards and contributing to national and international rail projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Traction System Engineers, RAMS, Quality, and Software Engineers), interact with customers and suppliers, and coordinate technical solutions, among other tasks.

You’ll specifically take care of defining Software Functional Requirements for traction applications and supporting commissioning and software teams, but also writing specifications and managing modifications for command-control systems.

We’ll look to you for:

• Respecting and applying EHS rules
• Adhering to design and EN50128 internal processes
• Developing and managing functional software specifications for traction/auxiliary systems.
• Application Software development for traction control using FBD, ST, State machine (IEC61131) coding technique.
• Work on cross disciplinary problems relating to power electronics, thermal management, algorithms and performance improvements for various electric motors and controllers
• Mentor team members for modelling and simulations in a MBD/MBSE flow for development.

• Knowledge on communication protocols such as CAN, TRDP, MVB are added advantage.

• Collaborating with internal and external customers to explain technical solutions
• Coordinating command-control development with the entire train system
• Participating in audits and ensuring compliance with certifications
• Supporting software integration, validation, and testing on trains
• Managing project planning and workload activities
• Organizing and overseeing functional requirement descriptions with software teams
• Ensuring technical interfaces with subcontractors and delivery acceptance

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 Engineering or a related field
• 10 years of experience in system design
• Basic knowledge of power converters, IGBT devices, traction systems, and asynchronous motors
• Advanced knowledge of control techniques
• Familiarity with simulation tools
• Basic understanding of mechanics, thermodynamics, and air systems
• Knowledge of measurement techniques and system acquisition
• Experience with configuration management principles
• Understanding of requirement traceability principles
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Autonomy, analytical skills, team spirit, and strong communication abilities

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 leadership or technical expert roles
• 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.