Product Manager Traction 80% - 100%

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, 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 Product Manager Traction (f/m/d) 80% - 100% in Zurich we’re looking for?

 

140 years of Swiss railway history meet modern solutions for green mobility in Zurich. With 300 colleagues, our Zurich site serves 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 Manuel SAUTER - Site Project Engineering Manager in Zürich - CH and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

 

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical and strategic expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

You'll contribute to shaping the future of high-performance traction technology while driving innovation in green mobility.

 

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, research and development, and project management), manage product standardization and roadmaps, and much more.

 

You’ll specifically take care of creating concepts and solutions for traction converters and power modules, but also lead strategic product development initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Concept and solution creation for traction converters and power modules

• Product responsibility for traction converters/power modules in railway vehicles

• Product standardization, roadmaps, costing, obsolescence management, and life cycle cost

• Key interface and coordination for research and development activities

• Support tenders in terms of product selection and other relevant information

• Drive innovation and entrepreneurial thinking within the team

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 or Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

• 5+ years of experience with converters or other electrical equipment

• Product management experience is highly desired

• Experience in product costing

• Strong cross-functional and transversal problem-solving skills

• Independent and strong self-management skills

• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Fluent English skills; German and French skills are a plus

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 free from boring daily routines

• Work with dynamic and innovative traction technology solutions

• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to pioneering projects in green mobility

• Utilise our flexible and hybrid working environment to optimize work-life balance

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning at Alstom University

• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized technical expertise

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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!

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.