Brake Systems Engineer — Lead Design & Validation

Alstom; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 378,705 - 541,008; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and inclusive working environment

Comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Development investment through learning programs

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions company is seeking a Brake System Engineer in Västerås. The role involves managing brake system solutions, defining architecture, and collaborating across teams on critical engineering tasks. Candidates should have an engineering degree and knowledge of brakes, with experience in the railway industry being preferred. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive work environment, and competitive benefits. English fluency is essential, and knowledge of Swedish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in automatics, electronics, electricity, or mechanics.
• Solid knowledge in brakes and railway industry experience.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze external and internal rolling stock requirements.
• Act as the technical interface for project teams and manage brake system.
• Perform engineering calculations related to brake system performance.
• Define the test and validation strategy and prepare documentation.
• Support testing and validation activities at various sites.

Skills

Engineering degree in automatics, electronics, electricity, or mechanics

Solid knowledge in brakes

Strong experience in the railway industry

Knowledge of validation processes and tools

Familiarity with measuring equipment and test benches

A strong commitment to rigor and autonomy

Teamworking skills

Fluency in English

Swedish is an advantage but not a requirement

Education

Engineering degree in relevant field

Job description

A leading transportation solutions company is seeking a Brake System Engineer in Västerås. The role involves managing brake system solutions, defining architecture, and collaborating across teams on critical engineering tasks. Candidates should have an engineering degree and knowledge of brakes, with experience in the railway industry being preferred. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive work environment, and competitive benefits. English fluency is essential, and knowledge of Swedish is a plus.