Req ID:424822
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, 74,000 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 Software Development Engineer (f/m/d), based in Mannheim we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your knowledge of batteries and traction in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Gerold Heres (Traction Control Site Metier Manager) and work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated teammates.
As Traction Software Development Engineer you will participate to the complete software development cycle for Traction Converter and Traction Battery control solutions, by assuring the work of design and test of the software, following the standard EN50657 within the framework of national or international rail projects.Collaborating with the Control and Validation software engineers, you will design software, realize integration activities, generating embedded and simulation for traction applicative software, based on functional requirement specifications.
We’ll look to you for - Respect and apply the EHS (Environment Health Safety) rules.
- Design and implement software for traction converters and traction battery control solutions.
- Co-ordinate software design for Traction control solutions with Software and Control team for whole train and being the one who support/lead during technical review or for training with the final customer.
- Support Control Engineers for the functional requirement specification (FRS) writing.
- Write the software requirement specification according to the functional requirement specification.
- Support the verification and validation activities on test bench and support the commissioning on vehicle.
- Insure technical interfaces with subcontractors team and delivery acceptation on software development project, respecting Alstom processes and legislation rules.
- Participate in audits within the framework of the software certifications.
- Responsible for the configuration management of the software project.
- Insure the reporting to the Project Engineering Manager (PrEM), Traction System Engineer (TrSE) and Team Leader.
- Organize and realize the follow-up of activities placed under your responsibility, following the criteria: Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD).
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:
- Professional experience in the field of railway technology (or automotive) and/or Traction battery solutions.
- Experience of at least 3 years in embedded real time software design or as SW architect.
- Advanced knowledge with integrated SW development environment and SW programming languages (e.g. IEC 61131, C/C++).
- Good knowledge in simulation tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink).
- Basic knowledge in requirement management principle and tools.
- Basic knowledge in configuration and change management principle and tools.
- Knowledge in electronics boards (Architecture and basic software) appreciated.
- Good German & English language skills.
- Autonomous, analysis capability, team spirit and good communication 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 progression, free from boring daily routines.
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
- Contribute to innovative projects.
- Utilise our flexible environment.
- 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!
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