Traction System Engineer

Req ID:471687 

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 expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll define the architecture and functionalities of our traction drives or auxiliary converter systems, and lead the engineering studies to ensure performance meets our high standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as RAMS engineers, validation teams, and technical teams), allocate and optimize transverse requirements, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

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

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

• 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 every FRS and component specification and by participating in all design reviews,

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

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

• Writing traction qualification test procedures and reports, and executing traction qualification tests in a power lab and on vehicles,

• Defining and participating in the commissioning (fine-tuning), and managing it alongside the validation manager

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, or similar related field.,

• Experience or understanding of System or Traction Engineering, or related discipline.,

• Knowledge of traction drive or auxiliary converter system architecture and functionalities.,

• Familiarity with product breakdown structure and design review processes.,

• Ability to technically lead and coordinate engineering studies.,

• Proficiency in allocating and optimizing technical requirements across various functions.

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 technologies in traction drives and auxiliary converter systems,

• Progress towards becoming a pivotal player in shaping the future of sustainable transportation,

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

• Contribute to innovative projects

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.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

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​