Traction System Engineer

RailBays; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Traction System Engineer to lead the electrical system concept and HV architecture for locomotive/rail subsystems. You will drive specifications for traction converters, traction motors, energy storage, and HV components, coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The role requires 10–12 years in traction technology, a master’s in electrical engineering, and experience with DOORS for requirements management, with travel to international projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering.
• 10–12 years of traction technology experience.
• Knowledge of circuit simulation tools and IEC standards.
• Experience with requirements/configuration/change management (DOORS).
• Willingness to travel and collaborate with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system concept for complete vehicle and subsystems.
• Define HV architecture and high voltage components with vendors.
• Create specifications for traction converter, motor, battery, and subsystems.
• Perform verification, validation, and prototype testing with customers.
• Coordinate with software, brake, circuit, and mechanical teams.
• Support risk mitigation, issue resolution, and QCD improvements.

Skills

traction technology experience

communication skills

travel willingness

systems integration

problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Required Experience 10-12 years in the field of traction technology

Job Category Power & Electrification

Posted 25 Oct 2026

Closing Date 31 Oct 2026

Full Job Description

We are looking for Traction System Engineer

You’ll make a difference by

• Understanding the Customer requirements and develop the Electrical system concept of the
• complete vehicle level and develop the sub system concepts.
• Collects external (customer, standards) and internal (rolling stock) requirements, allocates them to the technical teams.
• Defines the architecture and functionalities of the traction drive / auxiliary converter system/
• Energy storage (Battery), taking as input the external requirements as well as internal ones
• Derive the vehicle level performance requirements and discuss with the project teams and assist them to optimize the customer requirements.
• Ensures consistency and compatibility between all traction/ auxiliary system functions
• specifications by verifying every component specification and by participating in all design reviews
• Develop the traction convertor / Auxiliary convertor / Traction Motor / Traction
• Transformer/Battery working concepts and generate the Component specifications for the Vendors.
• Define the High Voltage components specifications & HV Architecture and work closely with vendors to develop a suitable component for a Locomotive/Metro/Commuter rail
• Develop design documentation and get design approval from customers.
• Preparation of System / Part – Verification & Validation – Specifications and validation in test lab & Train.
• Defining and performing Train verification strategy in close collaboration with all Engineering and Validation teams
• Conducting the Prototype tests on the sub systems and get the dispatch / design clearance from customer.
• Supports the traction / auxiliary system for implementation or update of the technical part of the risk mitigation plan along with Project technical manager
• Analyses technical issues and proposes solutions during the commissioning and the reliability growth phase
• Supports the traction / auxiliary by proposing QCD improvements.
• Coordination with Other engineering teams such as software, Brake, Circuit Engineering and
• Mechanical teams to develop electrical sub systems and integrate in the vehicle.
• Knowledge of the sub-assemblies of a traction system (power module, control electronics, cooling system, etc.) and of their key features
• Responsible for: Technical open issues resolution, from investigation to modification implementation and problem closure

Desired Skills:

• You have successfully completed a master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• You bring along relevant experience of 10-12 years in the field of traction technology for product design and system integration.
• Furthermore, you have knowledge of simulation tools / techniques for circuits of power electronics/IEC Standards/Traction Design Principles/ Components sizing/ Rolling Stock components
• You are familiar with analysis and review methodologies
• You are familiar with requirements, configuration and change management (DOORS or similar tools)
• You are capable of analysis and learning and always work Result, Team, and Quality Oriented.
• You are willing to travel as required for a project and collaborate with international colleagues.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Power systems, earthing concepts, EMI-EMC protections, Validations as per IEC61287, IEC61377 etc.
• You will participate in the continuous development of competence and exchange ideas with teams on technological & Process topics

Source

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