Traction Engineering - Electrical

Req ID:466599

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 onsite Traction Engineering-Electrical in West Mifflin, PA, US we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your detailed Power Electronics design expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside innovative, driven, and collaborative teammates. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of railway systems by ensuring the detailed Electrical Power Design of Propulsion equipment meets the highest standards. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as Purchasing, Quality, and Industrialization), specify Electrical components of Traction drives or Auxiliary Converter and much more.

We'll look to you for:

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  Defining the interfaces of electrical components with the mechanical department,

  
  
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  Preparing the power design reviews and participating in technical core team meetings,

  
  
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  Collaborating with purchasing, quality, and industrialization functions to ensure successful delivery of equipment to customers,

  
  
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  Managing design change and waiver requests related to non-compliances,

  
  
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  Leveraging your experience in Power Electronics design to drive innovation and excellence,

  
  
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  Ensuring that project schedules are met and quality designs are delivered on time,

  
  
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  Utilizing your fluency in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office to communicate effectively and manage project tasks,

  
  
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  Adhering to EHS rules/standards and demonstrating professional ethics and a sense of responsibility

  
  

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:

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  Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of Power Electronics design and related work,

  
  
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  Knowledge of EHS rules/standards,

  
  
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  Team Player with an ability to collaborate across departments,

  
  
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  Ability to manage project tasks effectively,

  
  
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  Analytical skills to calculate electrical or thermal constraints,

  
  
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  Problem-solving skills to contribute to design validation plans

  
  

Things you'll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

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  Work with state-of-the-art power electronics design methodologies and tools,

  
  
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  Progress towards becoming a pivotal contributor to the future of sustainable mobility,

  
  
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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

  
  
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  Contribute to innovative projects,

  
  
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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

  
  

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.