Brake Technical Expert - 274781

Location: Västerås, Sweden
Company: Alstom
Req ID:274781
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Alstom is recruiting a Brake Technical Expert for its Brake System division located in Västerås, Sweden. This newly created division aims to capitalize Alstom know-how on brakes and to define brake products for its rolling stock applications. The Brakes System Department innovates and defines the brakes of the future, foster cooperation between customers, suppliers, and academics. Its scope includes product & industrial strategy, offer & contract execution, product safety, reliability improvement, and return of experience.

As Brake Technical Expert, you are the technical referent for the design brake systems.

Your mission is to:
Capitalize the return of experience on brake system
Define the technical rules for the design of brake system
Create and update technical guidelines, design tools and templates of technical deliverables
Chair the peer technical reviews on brake system
Review all technical deliverables related to the brake system
Monitor the evolution of norms and regulations impacting the brake system
Coach and train other engineers


Being integrated into multicultural teams working on railway projects for the European and international market, you will develop your skills progressively in the railway domain. The role provides an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, driven individual to contribute significantly to the success of Alstom organisation.

Your profile:
Engineering degree in automatics, electricity or mechanics
At least 10 years of experience in brake systems for the railway industry
Rigor, autonomy and team working
Fluent in English
Regular travels in Europe and abroad
Swedish would be an advantage



Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Västerås is a city of 130 000 habitants located one hour away from Stockholm and its Arlanda international airport. Located on the shores of the Mälaren lake, Västerås offers all the services of a modern city in a magnificent natural environment. The facility of Västerås is one of the most important of the Alstom group, thanks to its test center and its 750 employees, of which 300 engineers, mainly dedicated to traction.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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