Traction & Energy System Engineer

Req ID:504260 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the Job

Development of train electrical traction, battery and pantograph system. Management of energy calculation and train performances

Mission of the Job

Traction & Energy Engineer develops last generation of train traction system and energy management system.

Traction & Energy Engineer, following the complete train development cycle from tender to project and validation, shall:

• Define and develop traction train architectures in order to satisfy required performances
• Define and develop, with internal and external supplier, traction components: pantograph, auxiliary battery, battery charger
• Calculate kinematic performances
• Calculate energy consumption and manage energy strategies
• Manage customer, internal and transversal requirements. Allocate requirements to technical solutions
• Manage technical meetings with the customer and supplier
• Define train test and validation strategy with the validation team
• Manage the return of experience from projects
• Supervise commissioning and validation activities

Educational Requirements and skills

Energy or Electrical Engineer Master Degree preferred

Minimum 3 years’ experience on product development

Fluent English

Able to work in a team and share easily work result

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.   

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.