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Traction Product Lead

Alstom


Job Location:

Västerås - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID:511138

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-timeTraction Product Lead in Västeråswere looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical leadership and product development expertise in a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

Youll play a key role as Traction Product Lead of our Traction Reference Products within the Product and Bid Engineering function making a tangible impact on sustainable mobility. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (such as R&D product management and tendering teams) ensure alignment with market requirements managing product definitions and development among other responsibilities.

Youll specifically take care of defining the Traction Reference Products based on System family and market needs. Using our TC1500 Product Platform framework and ensure optimized re-use between the Traction System Families.

Well look to you for:

  • Collecting and validating market requirements according to needs from the Traction System Families
  • Adhering to the Alstom generic rules for product interfaces to vehicles as well as other generic transversal requirements
  • Develop Reference Products using the TC1500 Platform framework
  • Initiate Platform development when needed
  • Initiate and monitor R&D Reference Product developments in line with DFQ schedules
  • Defining the variability within the Reference Products
  • Manage the Reference Products definition from requirements to fully verified and validated product throughout its entire lifecyle until phase-out or transfer.
  • Apply version handling of the Reference Products through Change and Configuration management
  • Reviewing Reference Product configurations in tendered solutions
  • Participating in Design Reviews and Gate Reviews to ensure quality and consistency

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

  • Engineering degree
  • Experience in the railway industry
  • Understanding of product development and management processes
  • Familiarity with DFQ schedules and change management processes
  • Fluency in English (Swedish is an advantage but not required)
  • Strong organizational communication and team leadership skills
  • Ability to manage stakeholders effectively

Things youll enjoyJoin 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. Youll also:

  • Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
  • Work with new security standards for rail signalling
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
  • Contribute to innovative projects
  • Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
  • Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
  • Progress towards senior leadership roles or other exciting opportunities
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

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