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We are now looking for an experienced electrical design engineer within the traction area to join a global leader in transport technology in Västerås. About the...
We are now looking for an experienced electrical design engineer within the traction area to join a global leader in transport technology in Västerås.
About the role
As a Traction Electrical Design Engineer, you will drive and support technical investigations and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver smart, innovative propulsion products to customers worldwide.
You will be responsible for electrical design activities within the traction area, including circuit design, routine test documentation, interface definition, requirement analysis, and harness design. You will also plan and coordinate work related to this area.
In this role, you will be part of all phases of the product life cycle – from design and validation to field support once the products are delivered to customers.
Key responsibilities
Design circuit diagrams and create routine test documentation for our propulsion products. Plan and lead the work of a small project team of engineers both onsite and offsite related to circuit design and routine test documentation.
Design Harness
Drive and support technical investigations and design activities related to this area.
Define electrical interfaces.
Collaborate with and support system engineering, manufacturing engineers and test engineers.
Analyze customer requirements
As part of the development team, perform one or more of the following development activities, design circuit diagrams, create test documentation, support routine test activities, design harnesses, support prototype and pre-series in production.
Support product lead with bid support, analyzing requirements from customers or system architects and translate them into requirements related to this area
Support other functions, colleagues with reviews.
Your background
Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field
Several years of experience in electrical design, circuit design, or traction/propulsion systems
Experience working with technical investigations and requirement analysis
Experience planning and leading technical work within a small engineering team or coordinating engineering activities in project environments
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Structured and solution-oriented mindset
You have a passion for bringing both people and technical details together
Strong communication skills in English. Swedish is a plus.
Why join
You will become part of an international environment working with advanced propulsion technology within sustainable transport. The role offers cross-functional collaboration, technical depth, and involvement across the full development cycle.
Other
Location: Västerås
Start: As soon as possible
Alstom Req ID:513050 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 Traction System Engineer in Västerås, Sweden we’re looking for? Your future role You will define the architecture, the functionalities of the traction drives or auxiliary converter systems. You will also technically lead the engineering studies in order to reach performances in compliance with the technical requirements. We’ll look to you for Collects external (customer, standards) and internal (rolling stock) requirements, allocates them to the technical teams. Defines the architecture and functionalities of the traction drive or auxiliary converter system, taking as input the external requirements as well as internal ones Ensures consistency and compatibility between all traction or auxiliary functions specifications by verifying every functional requirement specification and every component specification and by participating to all design reviews Defines together with the validation team the traction or auxiliary validation strategy Defines and participates in combined system type test and the commissioning of the train. Participates in technical meetings with customer in order to provide support to the Sub-System Manager and / or Project Engineering Managers Analyses technical issues and proposes solutions during the commissioning and the reliability growth phase Provides Return of Experience to be implemented in Reference Solutions. Contributes to the RoE committee and documentation updates. All about you Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent, providing a robust academic foundation for advanced engineering responsibilities. Analytical, structured, and methodical approach, with the ability to assess complex systems at both architectural and detailed technical levels. Strong experience in the electrical dimensioning of power electronic systems, ideally gained in roles requiring technical leadership, expert judgment, and adherence to industry standards. Strong collaboration skills and high standard of professional communication, enabling effective interaction with cross‑functional stakeholders. You are fluent in English, and proficiency in Swedish is considered an advantage 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: Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines Work with new security standards for railways. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues Contribute to innovative projects 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 (life, medical, pension). 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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare – och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen. Denna position rapporterar till: Engineering Manager __ We are currently seeking a service-minded and supportive Electrical Engineer to join our team in Västerås. If you are eager to apply your expertise in electrical machines and expand your knowledge in areas such as driven equipment and grid stability, this position could be a perfect fit for you! You will join a good team and be working with our products with a technical tailor-made products and solutions. With these products we meet the increased demands of future technology of our Synchronous Condensers in for example data center. In this role, you will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goal of providing world-class support to our customers by delivering timely and comprehensive solutions. Your main responsibilities will include supporting our sales teams (new sales and aftersales) in the Global Technical Support function with electrical, magnetically and thermal designs that meet customer requirements, environmental conditions, as well as internal design and manufacturing guidelines. Additionally as a member of the project team, you will also oversee the electrical design of synchronous machines (Motors, Generators, Synchronous Condensers) during manufacturing and assess their performance in final testing, often in the presence of our customers. Finally, you will play a key role in training both our sales teams and customers on electrical machine theory. This position offers you the chance to work in an international environment with a diversity of projects and applications, collaborating with colleagues from diverse cultural and geographical backgrounds. Qualifications You hold a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on electrical power and/or rotating electrical machines, or equivalent. Alternatively, you hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, combined with several years of work experience from rotating electrical machinery or testing electrical machines. You have five (5) or more years of experience with electrical machine design preferably with Synchronous Machines. You are familiar with International Standards, (IEC, IEEE, NEMA and industry standards like API 546). Experience from working in Sales and sales support functions (writing comments and deviations, discussing with custoners) is considered a merit. You have experience with the dynamic electrical and mechanical behavior of machines in power systems. As part of a global organization, fluency in written and spoken English is a must. Swedish is considered a plus. On a personal level you are open-minded and always strive to understand customer requirements and try to find the best possible solution, based on our unique concepts. Since you also will work closely with our sales team and customers you need to have a helpful and service-minded attitude. More about us ABB Large Motors and Generators (Machines) develops, sells, designs, and manufactures large 4 or 6 pole salient motors, generators and synchronous condensers for various applications. We have global responsibility within ABB and deliver to all continents. Recruiting Manager Georgios Karmiris +46 705598141, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +46 703 96 00 02; Ledarna: Mats Wahlund, +46 767 69 80 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén, +46 72 461 20 95. We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process! Last day to apply is 6th of September. We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements. Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in PDF are appreciated). We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory För att bygga en renare och smartare framtid krävs alla sorters människor: de nyfikna, de modiga och de kreativa. Därför välkomnar vi människor med alla bakgrunder och erfarenheter. Är du redo att göra skillnad? Ansök idag eller besök https://www.abb.com för att lära dig mer om hur våra lösningar påverkar hela världen.
The opportunity Do you want to work in a future-focused industry where technology meets sustainability? Do you thrive in an environment where you can grow and make a real difference? At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team within Grid Automation Sweden. In this role, you will work with advanced technology and substation automation, contributing to a sustainable and secure energy future. You will be part of an inclusive and innovative workplace where collaboration, learning, and development are part of everyday work, and where flexible ways of working support your work–life balance. "For me, it’s important that everyone in the team feels they contribute, grow, and continuously develop. I believe in giving people trust and the space to excel, take ownership, and step up to new challenges. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow and make a real impact, I’d love to hear from you." — Malin Friman, Project Engineering Team Leader at Grid Automation How you’ll make an impact Design relay and control systems for substations Collaborate with customers and project teams Lead electrical design activities in projects Provide technical expertise and innovative solutions Collaborate with international engineering teams in India and the Czech Republic Ensure quality and efficiency in project delivery Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and innovation Share knowledge and support team development Your background Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design within transmission and distribution projects Experience using EPC ElMaster for design and drafting. Experience with E3 is also considered relevant. Proficiency in Swedish and English Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with ability to identify opportunities, collaborate, and take the lead when needed A university degree or vocational (YH) education in electrical or other relevant technical field is considered an advantage What we offer Flexible working arrangements Collective agreement Health and wellness allowance Career growth within a global organization Mentorship during onboarding Learning and development opportunities Diverse workplace with 70+ nationalities represented in Swede Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks Please note that applications will be reviewed by mid-August due to the summer vacation period. Recruiting Manager Malin Friman, malin.friman@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Sara Wendel, sara.wendel@hitachienergy.com. Don’t hesitate – apply today and let us learn more about you and the unique contributions you can bring to our team!