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Brake System Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 25 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Alstom

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

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:

Degree in Engineering
At least 3 years of experience as a railway system engineer
English level: B2
Curious and rigorous
Proactive and leader in his daily activity

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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:

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Work with cutting-edge railway brake projects
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our cooperative working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

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!

The role

Could you be the full-time Brake System Engineer for Alstom AMETSIS in Getafe (Madrid) we're looking for?

What you'll do

Take on a new challenge and apply your system engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside young and proactive teammates.

You'll follow technical contact for customer and ensures the internal communication from customer to development. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (design, validation), support tender team for GO decision on tender activities (capabilities, safety, legal) and much more.

You'll specifically take care of specifying the pneumatic architecture and main component selection according to customer requirements and international and company standards but also defining functional specification for HW and SW needs.

We'll look to you for:

Define validation plan, test specifications, test tool and laboratory needs.
Follow up component development and quality of engineering documentation.
Consolidate project engineering budget for Project management
Ensure that design for quality process is followed in tender and project execution.
Support departments from technical perspective

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

Application submission
Resume screening · With a Talent Acquisition
Initial interview
With a Talent Acquisition
Typically with Talent Acquisition.
Second interview
With a hiring manager
With the hiring manager.
References and background check
Selection and offer

Candidates not shortlisted receive a rejection email.
Hiring decision communicated within 45 days of the final interview (stated in adverts).

About Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in the rail industry, developing and marketing integrated systems for greener and smarter mobility. The company offers a broad portfolio including rolling stock, infrastructure, and digital rail solutions, with a mission to make rail the backbone of transportation. Alstom's operations span worldwide, providing sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

In Spain, Alstom has a significant presence with multiple offices and facilities, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and other locations. The company is actively hiring for various roles in Spain, such as railway maintenance engineers, project managers, and technical specialists. Alstom's Spanish operations are involved in both manufacturing and maintenance activities, offering opportunities for international professionals in the rail sector.

Industry: Rail Manufacturing
Founded: 1928
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid and 3 more
Website: alstom.com

Good to know if you are moving

Alstom has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and other cities, offering numerous job opportunities in the rail sector.
The company provides roles in engineering, project management, and maintenance, with many positions requiring technical skills in railway systems.
Alstom's Spanish operations are involved in both manufacturing and maintenance, providing a diverse range of career paths for international professionals.
The company is committed to greener mobility, making it an attractive employer for those interested in sustainable transportation solutions.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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