Brake System Engineer (f/m/d)

Alstom; Villeneuve (VD); Vor Ort; CHF 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Long-term career development

Comprehensive social coverage

Inclusive and flexible working environment

Zusammenfassung

Alstom is seeking a full-time Brake System Engineer in Villeneuve or Zurich, Switzerland. You will lead DFQ activities, develop and validate brake system concepts, and ensure compliance with railway standards.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and has proven experience in brake systems or related subsystems. You’ll work in a collaborative environment driving innovative modernization projects with a focus on safety and performance.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in brake systems engineering or related railway subsystems.
• Knowledge of railway braking systems and relevant standards.
• Experience in bid phase, system design, validation, and commissioning.

Aufgaben

• Leading DFQ lifecycle activities for braking systems.
• Contributing to bid and tender phases by defining braking system solutions.
• Managing interfaces with other subsystems.
• Providing expertise to optimise performance and reliability of braking systems.

Kenntnisse

Brake systems engineering

Design For Quality (DFQ)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency in French/German

Ausbildung

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Railway Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Req ID: 513740

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.

Could you be the full‑time Brake System Engineer – Service Engineering in Villeneuve or Zurich, Switzerland we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your Design For Quality (DFQ) expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and passionate teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring that braking systems meet the highest standards in terms of safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance across modernization and service projects. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as TCMS, bogies, traction, and safety systems), contribute to technical offers for modernization and service projects, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of defining and executing validation and test strategies (including lab, static, and dynamic tests), but also support on‑site commissioning and troubleshooting activities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading DFQ lifecycle activities for braking systems, including requirements capture, system architecture, detailed design, verification, and validation
• Contributing to bid and tender phases by defining braking system solutions adapted to customer requirements and performing technical assessments
• Developing and validating brake system concepts and architectures while ensuring compliance with railway and Alstom standards
• Managing interfaces with other subsystems
• Supporting in‑service fleet issues and contributing to root cause analysis and continuous improvement actions
• Providing expertise to optimise performance and reliability of braking systems

All About You

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Railway Engineering
• Proven experience in brake systems engineering or related railway subsystems
• Strong expertise in Design For Quality (DFQ) processes across the full lifecycle
• Knowledge of railway braking systems (pneumatic, electro‑pneumatic, dynamic braking) and relevant standards (EN, UIC, safety regulations)
• Experience in bid phase, system design, validation, and commissioning
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi‑disciplinary and international environment
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French and/or German is required

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new safety and performance standards for railway braking systems
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative modernization and service 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 senior engineering or project leadership 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.