System Engineer - 274804

Location: Vaesteras, Sweden
Company: Alstom
Req ID:274804
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 System 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 System Engineer, you lead the concept studies and the technical team to reach the performance of the brake system in compliance with customer requirements.

Your mission is to:
Analyze external (customer, norms, regulations) and internal (rolling stock) requirements applicable to the brake system
Define an architecture of the brake system respecting those requirements
Manage functionally the engineering team that will specify and design the components of the brake system: brake disc, brake pad, brake caliper, pneumatic and hydraulic components, control electronics, software, wheel-slide protection.
Validate that all the requirements of the brake system are met
Support the validation of the brake performance of the rolling stock, on test ring or on customer track


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, electricity or mechanics
10-year experience in brake systems for the railway industry
Rigor, autonomy and team working
Fluent in English
Frequent travels in Europe and abroad, with possible short-term missions (a few months) during the validation of trains
Swedish is considered 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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