Brake Systems Engineer: Mechanical & Pneumatic Design

Alstom Transport AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSTOM Transport AB in Västerås seeks a Brake Mechanical/Pneumatical Engineer to design and integrate brake equipment for trains worldwide. You will collaborate on mechanical and pneumatic aspects, support the full development lifecycle, and work in a global team across orders and projects.

The role emphasizes mechanical design, 3D CAD (Catia), and pneumatic components, with opportunities to engage in design reviews and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 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 in MATLAB/Simulink is 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 our products to achieve space-efficient designs 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 pneumatic components 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).
• Participate in or lead design reviews.
• Technical investigation and analyses.
• Perform 2D/3D design (Digital Mock Up), BOM and documentation related to mechanical design.
• Support industrialization during prototype and pre-series build.
• Involved in standardization to gain cost-efficient solutions and reduce development time.
• Handling and understanding of internal and external requirements.
• Handle change requests and updates on existing products.
• Contribute to validation of the brake system.
• Support installation and testing, including travel as required.

Skills

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Material properties knowledge

Welded designs

3D CAD (Catia)

Mechanical integration

Pneumatics schemes

Valves knowledge

Electrical schematics & harness

MATLAB/Simulink

Railway/automotive experience

Independent work

Initiative

English & Swedish fluency

Education

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia

Job description

ALSTOM Transport AB in Västerås seeks a Brake Mechanical/Pneumatical Engineer to design and integrate brake equipment for trains worldwide. You will collaborate on mechanical and pneumatic aspects, support the full development lifecycle, and work in a global team across orders and projects.

The role emphasizes mechanical design, 3D CAD (Catia), and pneumatic components, with opportunities to engage in design reviews and supplier coordination.