Traction Power Design Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 502,200 - 725,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and inclusive working environment

Investment in development opportunities

Comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Job summary

ALSTOM Gruppe in Västerås is seeking a Traction Power Design Engineer to drive innovation in sustainable mobility.

You will design power systems, collaborate with multiple teams, and ensure compliance with technical requirements. Strong expertise in power electronics and proficiency in MATLAB and similar tools is essential.

This role offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a competitive reward package.

Qualifications

• Strong background in designing power electronics converters or electro-technical systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, SABER, and MATHCAD.
• Knowledge of power electronic components and their interfaces.
• Fluency in English; familiarity with Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize power systems for traction solutions.
• Define electrical component interfaces with the mechanical department.
• Specify power requirements for control systems.
• Contribute to validation tests and solve technical challenges.

Skills

Power electronics converters design

MATLAB

SABER

MATHCAD

Problem-solving skills

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high‑speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full‑time Traction Power Design Engineer in Västerås we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical engineering expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and forward‑thinking teammates.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility by designing and optimizing power systems for our traction solutions. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as mechanical engineering, control/command engineers, and validation engineers), contribute to design reviews with suppliers, and ensure compliance with customer and normative requirements.

You’ll specifically take care of defining electrical component interfaces with the mechanical department, as well as specifying power requirements for control systems, but also contribute to defining validation tests and solving technical challenges.

We’ll look to you for:

• Applying design rules and leveraging standard tools for power systems
• Calculating electrical and thermal constraints for power components using tools like MATLAB, SABER and MATHCAD
• Specifying and reviewing power electronic components, such as IGBTs, diodes, and passive components
• Collaborating with suppliers on design reviews and component qualifications
• Contributing to Return of Experience and writing knowledge guidelines
• Participating in technical core team meetings and preparing power design reviews in accordance with DFQ systems

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Strong background in designing power electronics converters or electro‑technical systems
• Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB, SABER, MATHCAD
• Knowledge of power electronic components and their interfaces
• Fluency in English; Fluency in Swedish is desirable
• Creativity and problem‑solving skills, particularly in R&D contexts
• Understanding of design methodologies and standard deliverables for power systems

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transversal teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
• Progress towards senior technical or managerial roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.