Schematics & Apparatus Engineer (f/m/d) 80% - 100%

Req ID:509240 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

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 Stefan SCHNIDER – Site Train Electrical Métier Manager in Zürich - CH, and work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated international teammates.

You'll specifically take care of electrical architecture at train level, wiring list and apparatus specification in new developments and legacy products. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Train System/Control/Design, Industrialization, Supplier). You'll be responsible to define cables, connectors, harnesses, schematic for complete vehicles in Developments and Retrofits, support industrialization and respond to supplier request.

We’ll look for you to :

• Defining high and low voltage cable and over-current protective device sizing/distribution requiring general knowledge of both power and communication network signals.


• Responsible for creation and maintenance of electrical drawings and bills of material, component selection, creation of test procedures, requirements management, and manufacturing and procurement support.


• Selection of detail design distribution equipment such as various connectors and associated piece parts while relying on a general system-level understanding of the entire vehicle electrical system.


• To work with cross-functional groups and various disciplines to ensure products are properly implemented into the vehicle.


• In addition to design activities, this position will develop management skills requirements to ensure all customer and internal expectations are met while providing a reliable and safe vehicle.


• To provide support for procurement and manufacturing, collaborate and support on Design Reviews and First Article inspections.


• Other responsibilities include support of power system studies such as protective device coordination, fault current analyses, load flow analyses, and incident energy calculations.

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:

• E3 Knowledge


• Solid technical expertise in relevant engineering domains


• Good Communications and interpersonal skills


• Structured and organized with Hands-on approach


• Fluent in English and national language on the site


• Resilience


• Able to work in an international, multi-site and matrix organization structure


• Force of proposal to improve processes and deliverables

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.


• Optimise 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, CSR activities, 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!

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.