Hardware engineer Req ID:131327

Hardware engineer
Date: 12-May-2021
Location: Stockhom, Sweden
Company: Alstom
Req ID:131327
We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
Join us as a Hardware Engineer in Stockholm, Sweden.
Our site at the waterfront in Stockholm, Liljeholmen, has long experience of signal technology with advanced system solutions provided globally. We offer an inclusive, professional and multinational work environment, where you can further develop your skills and grow with us.

Purpose of the Job
In this role, you will be part of a hardware development team working with top-of-the-market technology, developing and maintaining industrial real-time embedded products and wayside object controller products. Our products have the highest fail-safe requirements, reliability and work under the harshest operational environments.
The role interfaces with our Engineering and Product Development teams, from different international sites, Operations Department, sub-suppliers and offers support to the end-customer.
Your responsibilities:
Responsible for HW design, development, testing, and modification of existent and new functionalities, for industrial real-time embedded products and wayside object controller products. You will focus on hardware design for Board and sub-modules.
Involved in overall product hardware architecture.
Ensures highest level of quality of design and maintenance of HW systems.
Writes technical documentation to support the HW design and determine hardware engineering requirements.
Identifies and offers best solutions to complex hardware related issues.
Demonstrates an excellent knowledge and experience of electronics design principals.
Successfully applies and insures transfer of best practices in HW design.
Work package leader – managing the relationship with sub-suppliers and suppliers (PCB/ PCBA manufacturing and assembly).


Key requirements:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Electronics/Telecom/Electrical Engineering)
Strong experience with hardware systems and excellent knowledge of board design including:

- Power design: SMPS, isolated converters, transformers
- Analog design: Analog filters, Signal Chain, ADC, DAC
- High Speed digital circuits: DDR2, DDR3, PCI-E
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): design, tests, and troubleshooting
Experience with at least one high end CAD/CAM system (Cadence, Altium, PADS).
Pspice/LTspice simulation tool.
Programming VHDL is a plus but not mandatory.
Programming C is a plus but not mandatory.
DOORS is a plus but not mandatory.
Fluency in English (any other language is considered a plus).
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.