System engineer bogie (m/w/d)

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 System Engineer Bogies (f/m/d) in Salzgitter we’re looking for?

Your Future Role


2,000 colleagues shape in Salzgitter the future of green mobility. They design and manufacture hydrogen and electric-powered vehicles, locomotives, and trams, produce bogies, and repair all kinds of freight wagons. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Luigi ACCARDO and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.


We are seeking a System Engineer specializing in Bogie systems for railway vehicles to join our system engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the system integration of bogies at the vehicle level, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and requirements, and providing guidance from the tender phase through the development of the vehicle and its validation.

We’ll look for you to:


 Work closely with specialists from different disciplines to ensure that transversal requirements are properly allocated to all bogie subsystems.
 Develop bogie system requirements based on reference and applicable documents, including Standards, Certification, Safety, and customer specifications.
 Define the performance, interfaces, operational modes, and functionalities of the bogie system.
 Act as the primary technical interface with the Bogie Engineering team.
 Drive and manage technical relationships with other subsystems.
 Participate in technical meetings with customers to provide expert support and technical insights.
 Define the train verification strategy for the bogie system.
 Write train-level test specifications and ensure successful integration and tuning at train level of the bogie system.
 Support commissioning and validation activities.
 Conduct failure analyses in close collaboration with specialists during the verification, validation, and reliability growth phases.

All About You


 Engineer degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related field.•
 Experience in bogie system engineering or bogie design.
 Experience in writing specifications and test plans, as well as participating in design reviews.
 Ability to support project management tasks, such as tracking timelines and coordinating with team members.
 Experience in working with various teams and managing relationships with suppliers.
 Good communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a strong advantage.
 Ability to moderate between relevant stakeholders inside ALSTOM.

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 (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
 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 (e.g. parents’ get-togethers), and engaging employee events
 Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as company physician, flu vaccinations, blood donation drives, etc.

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.