Brake System Engineer

About the Role Join Alstom as a Brake System Engineer in Västerås, responsible for defining project-specific brake system architecture and leading cross-functional engineering teams across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and software domains. You’ll own the brake system engineering from concept to validation, supporting installation, testing, and commissioning at test tracks or customer sites. What You'll Do

• Analyze external requirements (customer specifications, standards, norms, and regulations) and internal rolling stock requirements to define the project-specific brake system architecture.
• Take full engineering ownership of the brake system, acting as the technical interface for project management, purchasing, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams, and functionally lead the engineering team responsible for system definition and component design across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and software domains.
• Perform engineering calculations, including pneumatic system and component sizing, with knowledge of train brake performance and air consumption calculations.
• Prepare engineering non-recurring cost (NRC) estimates and contribute to technical risk assessment for projects.
• Define the test and validation strategy, prepare test specifications, evaluate test results, and produce approval and certification documentation in coordination with the validation and RAMS teams.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and brake performance validation on test tracks or customer sites, including travel as required. What We're Looking For
• Engineering degree in automatics, electronics, electricity, or mechanics.
• Solid knowledge in brakes.
• Strong experience in the railway industry.
• Knowledge of validation processes and tools.
• Familiarity with measuring equipment and test benches.
• A strong commitment to rigor and autonomy.
• Teamworking skills to collaborate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English; Swedish is an advantage but not a requirement. Nice to Have
• Swedish language skills are an advantage but not required. Compensation & Benefits
• We offer a flexible and inclusive working environment, opportunities for long‑term career growth, and a variety of development programs.
• Progress towards greater responsibilities and leadership opportunities.
• A fair and dynamic reward package that recognises performance and potential, plus comprehensive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
• Benefit from our investment in development through award-winning learning.