Traction Power Design Engineer

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering

In short

Alstom is seeking a VIE - Traction Power Design Engineer (m/f) for their Charleroi, Belgium location. The role involves designing electrical components for traction drives or auxiliary converter systems, calculating electrical/thermal constraints, and collaborating with various teams. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

Define power schemes and design electrical components for traction drives or auxiliary converter systems.
Calculate electrical or thermal constraints for power schemes and specify electrical components.
Contribute to defining design rules and deliverables.
Write deliverables for power systems using design rules and standards.
Contribute to the development of knowledge guidelines and return of experience.
Define interfaces of electrical components with mechanical departments.
Collaborate with suppliers for design definition and component qualification.
Support validation testing and participate in problem-solving activities.
Participate in on-site commissioning activities.

Requirements

Be between 18 and 28 years old.
Be of French nationality or a national of a country of the European Economic Area.
Have a clean criminal record.
Never had a paid activity in the host country.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience or understanding of electrical, thermal constraints and power schemes.
Global knowledge of power electronic components and their interfaces.
Familiarity with design and simulation tools such as MATLAB, MATHCAD.
Aptitude to communicate effectively in English.
Aptitude to read and communicate in French.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to be creative and innovative.
Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Join a life-long transformative journey in the rail industry.
Opportunity to grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Contribute to innovative projects.

Skills

MATLABMATHCAD

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