Brake Systems Engineer: Mechanical & Pneumatic Design

Alstom; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 540,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom invites applications for a Brake Mechanical / Pneumatical Engineer in Västerås. You will lead mechanical design and integration of brake equipment, reporting to the Brakes Engineering Manager and collaborating with colleagues across borders.

The role requires Catia experience, pneumatics knowledge, and the ability to drive 2D/3D design, BOMs, and technical documentation through the product life cycle.

Qualifications

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge in sheet metal design.
• Knowledge in material properties.
• Knowledge in welded designs.
• Experience in 3D CAD, preferably Catia.
• Experience in mechanical integration.
• Knowledge in pneumatics schemes and valves is an advantage.
• Knowledge in electrical schematics and harness is an advantage.
• Knowledge or experience from railway or automotive industry is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and make own decisions.
• Take initiative and request information.
• Fluent in English and preferably in Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design of Brake equipment including sheet metal, riveted assemblies and welded design.
• Integration of components within products to achieve the most space efficient design and with respect to FEA and brake performance.
• Mechanical- and electrical interface to internal and external equipment
• Cable and pipe routing in 3D
• Calculate the constraints related to the pneumatic components of the brake system to fulfil all customer and normative requirements
• Specify or select the pneumatic components of the brake system and follow-up technical aspects with suppliers
• Define the constraints related to pneumatic components to be taken into account by the brake control electronics (reaction time, etc.)
• Participate in or lead design reviews
• Technical investigation and analyses
• Perform 2D/3D design (Digital Mock Up), Bill of Material and technical and project specific documentation related to mechanical design
• Support industrialization during prototype and pre-series build
• Involved in standardization to gain the most cost efficient solutions and to reduce the development time in projects.
• Handling and understanding of internal and external requirement
• Handle change request and doing updates on already existing products
• Contribute to the validation of the brake system
• Support installation and testing, including travel as required.

Skills

Sheet metal design

Material properties

Welded designs

3D CAD (Catia)

Mechanical integration

Pneumatics knowledge

Electrical schematics

Railway/automotive experience

Independent work

English proficiency

Swedish language

Education

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Alstom invites applications for a Brake Mechanical / Pneumatical Engineer in Västerås. You will lead mechanical design and integration of brake equipment, reporting to the Brakes Engineering Manager and collaborating with colleagues across borders.

The role requires Catia experience, pneumatics knowledge, and the ability to drive 2D/3D design, BOMs, and technical documentation through the product life cycle.