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Date: 12 May 2025

Location: Zurich, CH

Company: Alstom

Req ID:476651

Control Engineer (f/m/d)

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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 Control Engineer (f/m/d) in Zurich we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

140 years of Swiss railway history meet modern solutions for green mobility in Zurich. With 300 colleagues, our Zurich site servs as a global competence center for high-performance traction technology and a development hub for locomotives, bogies, mechanical and electrical systems, as well as services for the local and global markets. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Matthias Zeh and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

On this role you will perform control engineering activities for one or several functions from architecture to detailed specification, interface and Pure Principle Scheme or Logical Diagram.

We’ll look for you to :

• Follow Best Practices: Implement development practices and rules as outlined in the Train Control support plans.
• Design Solutions: Create low voltage and software control design solutions that meet customer specifications.
• Deliver Engineering Outputs: Provide all necessary engineering outputs, including Functional Design Descriptions with user interfaces, electrical schemes, and product definitions, with support from the Electrical Lead Engineer, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline commitments are met.
• Interface Control: Prepare Interface Control Documents for subsystems involved in your function.
• Manage Change Requests: Handle Change Requests related to your function.
• Standardize and Optimize: Ensure standardization and maximize the use of reference functions from previous projects.
• Support Testing: Assist with supplier interface tests or verification tests on PC or Test Benches.
• Integration Support: Provide support during train integration when needed.
• Validation Support: Assist with train validation as required.
• Share Knowledge: Contribute to the return of experiences in your domain (software, schematics, apparatus).

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
• experience as a functional engineer specifying vehicle functions in rolling stock.
• Proficient in electrical and schematic design activities.
• At least 2 - 3 years of experience in electrical, electro-mechanical, or automation engineering.
• Hands-on experience in software design and development using IEC61131-3 or model-based development tools like Matlab/Simulink, Control Build, etc.
• Knowledge of network topologies and interfaces for Serial, Ethernet, MVB, and other industrial communication networks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluent in English, with basic to intermediate German skills (willing to learn).

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:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package and benefits such as company pension plans and discounted tickets for public transport
• Optimize work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programs
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and engaging employee events

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!

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realize their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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