Technical Engineer (f/m/d)

Req ID:504153 

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.

Could you be the full-time Technical 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 product line Services offers a complete range of solutions to maximise the value of customer assets. Our offerings cover the entire lifecycle of the asset, from design and build, to operation, to end of life.  

The purpose of this job is to support customer Service and Procurement team, ensuring that technical support is delivered on time to reach our business requirement. This is a key support function for our services activity

We’ll look for you to: 

• Provide technical documentation (drawings, parts lists, test specifications) to our customers and/or suppliers


• Provide engineering advise to our customer service and procurement team


• Support our engineering team on change or update of technical documentation 


• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and specialist engineers as necessary to resolve technical problems


• Create new part number if required in our technical data base call PDM


• Transfer parts from PDM to our ERP system to be used by our customer service team


• Ensure that a library of controlled documentation is maintained


• Support our quality department providing technical documentation


• Carry out technical investigations and where necessary produce relevant reports

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 Engineering


• 2–4 years of professional experience in an engineering role


• Strong attention to detail and a rigorous approach to work


• Collaborative mindset and strong team spirit


• Open‑minded with a willingness to learn and adapt


• Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP


• Fluent in German and English


• Willingness to travel 

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 (e.g. ZVV Bonuspass) 

• 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 programmes  

• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events 

Job Type:​Experienced​