Mechanical Design Engineer - Traction
Alstom · West Mifflin, PA · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates worldwide. You'll contribute to the development and Mechanical Integration of Traction System Products (Traction & Auxiliary Converters, and High Voltage Boxes) and related maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Procurement, Industrialization, Quality, and Manufacturing), conduct and participate in design reviews, support continuous improvement initiatives—and much more.
Responsibilities
- Performing 3D modeling, preparing technical documents, providing design annotations, and creating 2D deliverables in compliance with QCD commitments and established processes.
- Modeling equipment in alignment to allocated volumes and interfaces for traction and auxiliary products.
- Conducting detailed design on internal subsystems.
- Requirement management and ensuring compliance with requirements such as allocated volumes, weight, interfaces, and applicable industry standards.
- Preparing documentation for Design Reviews and supporting Project Design Gates.
- Checking the quality of detailed design documentation, drawings, and subcontractors' designs.
- Realizing and maintaining the Engineering Bill of Material.
- Planning and leading Mechanical Design activities for assigned projects, ensuring deliverables adhere to customer and project requirements.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in traction mechanical engineering (transportation industry desired).
- Knowledge of 3D/2D CAD software, such as AutoCAD, and Catia V5 (knowledge of Catia V5 is mandatory).
- Familiarity with MS Office tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with third parties (e.g., customers, sub-contractors).
- Resilience and adaptability to work in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Time management and multitasking skills.
- Structured and organized with a hands-on approach.
- Ability to analyze and implement change requests.
- Capable of working cross-functionally with project core teams.
- Experience and willingness to work with global teams, leveraging expert-level support at other traction design sites.
- English proficiency for reading, writing, and participating in technical meetings.
Qualifications
- Passion and attitude over experience.
Skills
- Passion and attitude over experience.
Benefits
- Progress towards becoming a key contributor to cutting-edge transportation solutions while continuously improving your technical and leadership skills.
- Utilize our collaborative and structured working environment that fosters resilience, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset.
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
- Contribute to innovative projects.
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k).
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD