Control engineer - 245409

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 Control Engineer 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 Control Engineer, you are responsible for the whole functional and electrical scope of Brake System.

Your mission is to:
Define the functions of the brake system
Implement them using a combination of hardware and software solutions, while meeting reliability and safety targets and optimizing the cost
Define the electrical scheme of the brake system
Select electrical components
Define the hardware configuration of the brake control electronics
Issue the specification of the software of the brake system
Lead the software certification
Verify and tune the functions of the brake system
Contribute to the tuning of the Brake System during the tests on train


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, electronics or electricity
5-year experience in control for the railway industry
Rigor, autonomy and team working
Fluent in English
Swedish is an advantage but not a requirement
Regular travels in Europe and abroad



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.