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

Job Title

Traction Control Engineer (TCE)

Purpose of the Job

To achieve capability to specify, design and validate traction control converter line based on standard components and systems.

To utilize simulation models of traction control.

Responsibilities 

Design of the control of traction subsystem (LV schemes, Syrs, FRS) in collaboration with the SW department, the Power Engineering and with the Industrial Design

To follow up the SW development

To collaborate with Validation or the SW-HW integration tests on the Heavy and Light Digital Simulators and on the Combined tests benches

Utilize simulation model of the control

Educational Requirements

Master degree in electrical engineering 

An experience of 3 years in traction or auxiliary engineering

Behavioural Skills / Competencies

Accountability

Teamwork 

Sense of urgency 

Communication 

Able to provide analysis and synthesis report

Technical Skills & Competencies

Basic level knowledge of power converters, IGBT devices, traction systems and asynchronous motors

Application level knowledge of control techniques and simulation tools

Basics Knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics and aeraulics

Basic knowledge of measurement techniques and acquisition systems

English language

Location

Sesto San Giovanni Site

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.