Mechanical CAD Designer

4 months ago


Västerås, Sweden Alstom Full time

Req ID:460184 

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, 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 Mechanical CAD Designer  in  Västerås  we’re looking for?

Your future role

Get on-board and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Erik Skåhl (Head of Traction Design, Mechanical), and work alongside collaborative team mates.

Are you interested to work in an international company that deliver traction equipment to trains throughout the world? Your contribution in this role will be mechanical design and integration of traction equipment placed in a variety of different train applications.

You will be a part of international projects with team members from different countries and have a global network. You will work closely in teams across the business in both order- and development projects as well as being part of technical investigations. You will be involved in the whole development process from bid work and conceptual design, detailed design and production support in later stages of the product life cycle.

We’ll look to you to:

Perform mechanical design of traction equipment including sheet metal, riveted assemblies and welded design. Integration of components within our products to achieve the most space efficient design and with respect to FEA and cooling performance. Mechanical- and electrical interface to internal and external equipment Cable routing in 3D Participate in or lead design reviews Technical investigation and analyses Perform 3D design (Digital Mock Up), 2D drawings, Bill of Material and technical and project specific documentation related to mechanical design Support industrialisation during prototype and pre-series build Involved in standardisation to gain the most cost efficient solutions and to reduce the development time in projects. Handling and understanding of internal and external requirement Handle change request and doing updates on already existing products

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:

MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent All applications with relevant background will be considered. Knowledge in sheet metal design Knowledge in material properties Knowledge in welded designs Experience in 3D CAD, preferably in Catia Experience in mechanical integration Experience in change management Knowledge in electrical schematics and harness is merited Ability to work independently and make own decisions Take initiative and request information Communicative Fluent in English and preferably in Swedish

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 Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful and humble 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.


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