SE Traction and Auxiliaries

ALSTOM Gruppe; Belfort; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global engineering company in Belfort is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer specializing in Traction and Auxiliaries. In this role, you will define electrical architectures for trains, coordinate design activities, and ensure project success. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in systems engineering and a strong background in electrical traction. Join us to make a significant impact in the railway industry!

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years of experience in design office or systems engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical traction.
• Ability to manage multiple systems and projects simultaneously.

Responsabilités

• Define and specify High Voltage and Medium Voltage architecture.
• Ensure the coordination of design, validation, and certification activities.
• Provide advice and expertise internally and manage interfaces across departments.

Connaissances

Systems engineering

Electrical traction

Simulation tools

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Formation

Engineering degree or equivalent

Description du poste

SE Traction and Auxiliaries

Date: 29 Oct 2025

Location: Belfort, FR

Company: Alstom

At our Belfort site we specialize in the development of locomotives and high-speed TGV power cars.

As part of our projects and offers, we are looking for an

EXPERIENCED ENGINEER - SYSTEM ENGINEER TRACTION and AUXILIARIES

Your main missions

• Define / specify the organic High Voltage HV architecture and Medium Voltage MV architecture (embedded on trains) choices related to this function, and technical choices for trains in the offer and project phase in accordance with customer requirements. In order to meet the expected performance (means global sizing of traction chain / traction schematic / definition of power balances for converters definition…)
• Follow ALSTOM Co-partners for traction equipment
• Define the performances using simulations tools (simulation for electric traction under catenary / diesel traction / traction on batteries …)
• Develop expertise on the TRACTION function
• Ensure the coordination of design, validation and certification activities for this domain
• Contribute to problem solving in development, validation and warranty
• Provide advice and expertise internally, defend technical choices to clients/projects and act as the interface with the various departments of the Design Office (mechanics, control/command, validation, operational safety, etc.)
• Specify tests, participate in development and assist with validation and certification

Your responsibilities and your autonomy

• Guarantee the Quality Cost Time objectives of the proposed technical solutions
• Be the point of contact for this function with Projects / Clients / other ALSTOM Sites
• Actively contribute to the success of railway projects by bringing your global and versatile vision
• Ultimately recognized expertise

Your profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent, with proven experience (5 to 6 years) in design office or systems engineering (ideally in the railway sector)
• Having worked in the world of electrical traction: minimum 3 years' experience required in this domain
• Able to understand/grasp other areas (mechanics/vibration/ etc .)
• Ability to work independently on multiple systems and multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to challenge product definitions by their suppliers / ability to verify supplier deliverables
• Ability to manage simulation tools
• Customer and product orientation
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Why is this position interesting?

• A broad position addressing projects/development from understanding initial specifications through to the end of the hardware warranty
• A multi-business / multi-domain vision
• Management of a complete system interfacing with all other train functions
• Strong interaction with Projects, Customers, suppliers, colleagues from other Businesses , other ALSTOM sites worldwide
• The opportunity to develop a cross-functional vision and become a technical pillar in our site's 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.