Traction Power Design Engineer - 521281

Alstom Transport AB; Västerås kommun; Sur place; SEK 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive social coverage

Flexible working environment

Investment in personal development

Résumé du poste

Alstom Transport AB is seeking a full-time Traction Power Design Engineer in Västerås. In this role, you will design and optimize power systems critical to our traction solutions.

You are expected to have a master's degree in electrical engineering and a strong foundation in power electronics design. Collaborating with various teams, your work will directly contribute to innovative projects aimed at enhancing sustainable mobility.

Qualifications

• Strong background in designing power electronic converters or electro-technical systems.
• Knowledge of power electronic components and their interfaces.
• Fluency in English; Fluency in Swedish is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Design and optimize power systems for traction solutions.
• Calculate electrical and thermal constraints for power components.
• Specify and review power electronic components.

Connaissances

Power electronics design

Electrical engineering expertise

Proficiency in MATLAB

Problem-solving skills

Formation

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Outils

MATLAB

SABER

MATHCAD

Description du poste

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:

• A master’s degree in electrical engineering
• 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

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse 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.