Bogie Transmission Engineer (Gearbox & Coupling Design)

Bogie Transmission Engineer

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 Bogie Transmission Engineer (Gearbox & Coupling) in Bengaluru we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your gearbox and coupling design expertise in a new, cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside knowledgeable and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and validating gearboxes and couplings for bogie applications, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams such as the Bogie Integration Team, Validation, Test Center, Quality, Purchasing, Industrialization, and Assembly Production teams. You’ll also liaise with international customers and suppliers, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of gearbox design calculations, technical validation plans, and supplier coordination, but also oversee manufacturing specifications and warranty issue resolutions.

We’ll look to you for:

• Performing gearbox design calculations, including gears and bearings, and coordinating with FEA for housing calculations

• Defining space envelope requirements and preparing technical specifications for gearboxes and couplings

• Reviewing engineering drawings and 3D models

• Optimizing the cost of product development and implementation

• Ensuring compliance with contractual technical requirements and technical performance

• Coordinating and validating gearbox and coupling testing at supplier facilities

• Inspecting gearbox and coupling parts and assemblies at supplier sites

• Collaborating with customers for design approval and technical clarifications

• Leading and completing localization projects for bogie gearboxes and couplings

• Resolving warranty issues and implementing continuous improvement measures

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 Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institute

• Minimum 10 years of experience in gearbox design and development (railway gearbox experience is a plus)

• Expertise in gearbox and coupling design principles

• Proficiency in mechanical calculations and engineering tools

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards

• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills; fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Agile, inclusive, and responsible mindset with leadership qualities

• Familiarity with international standards and validation methodologies

• Hands-on experience with supplier audits and technical negotiations

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 new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible 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 leadership roles or technical expertise

• 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!

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level