Traction System Engineer

Req ID:466602 

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 onsite Traction System Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your seasoned and specialized expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll define the future of transportation by ensuring the performance of our traction systems meets the rigorous standards and requirements set by our customers and internal benchmarks. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as RAMS engineers, validation teams, and technical risk managers), optimize system architectures and functionalities, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining the architecture and functionalities of the traction drive or auxiliary converter system based on external and internal inputs,

• Collecting external (customer, standards) and internal (rolling stock) requirements and allocating them to the technical teams,

• Allocating transverse requirements (EMC, acoustics, reliability, safety, weight, etc.) to various traction or auxiliary functions in collaboration with experts and RAMS engineers,

• Ensuring consistency and compatibility between all traction or auxiliary functions specifications by verifying specifications and participating in design reviews,

• Organizing, preparing, and leading the system design review,

• Defining, with the validation team, the traction or auxiliary validation strategy,

• Writing Traction qualification test procedures and test reports, and executing Traction Qualification Tests in a power lab and on Vehicles,

• Defining and participating in the commissioning process, and managing it alongside the validation manager,

• Identifying technical risks and supporting the implementation or update of the technical part of the risk mitigation plan

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 Electrical Engineering,

• Experience or understanding of traction system architecture and functionalities,

• Knowledge of traction drive or auxiliary converter systems,

• Familiarity with engineering studies and validation strategies,

• Other skill needed: Experience in leading system design reviews and building Product Breakdown Structures

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:

• Work with cutting-edge traction drive and auxiliary converter systems,

• Progress towards optimizing system functionalities and performance in line with stringent industry standards,

• Utilise our innovative working environment,

• 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

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.

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 
 

Job Type:​Experienced​