Project Engineering Manager - Traction

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 Project Engineering Manager in Bangalore, KA, IN we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive traction and propulsion expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates.

You'll lead the way in ensuring the success of our engineering projects by delivering high-quality traction systems, managing costs, and adhering to timelines. Reporting and interacting locally and with global stakeholders. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as design, production, and supply chain), coordinate cross-functional efforts, and much more. You will also work in a global environment and interface customers.

You’ll specifically take care of leading cross-functional engineering teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

We’ll look to you for:

Executing traction system projects with cross-functional teams, stretching from mechanical design, software implementation, to electrical design and power electronics

Technically lead and drive the railway traction scope within the engineering team

Drive and deliver the project from end to end: Conceptual design, Requirements management, interface management, design implementation, test and validation including commissioning.

Managing high voltage application projects from conception to deployment

Encouraging continuous improvement within the team

Ensuring the engineering team delivers state of the art traction project as per timelines and on cost with the right quality

Meeting the highest quality standards in engineering deliverables and implementing risk mitigation strategies

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:

A degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics

10 years of experience or understanding of traction or propulsion systems, specifically for railway

Knowledge of power electronics and high voltage applications, specifically IGBT based solutions

Familiarity with project management principles and practices

Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams

Railway experience, especially for the Indian railway market

Strong leadership qualities that foster team confidence and respect

Strong drive of complex engineering projects of cross functional teams

Effective communication and motivational skills

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 cutting-edge traction and propulsion equipment

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilize our dynamic 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

Progress towards senior project management and engineering roles

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 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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