IT Product / System & PLM Engineer (Railway Traction Systems) | Freelance Opportunity

Location: Savigliano, Italy (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week onsite)

Contract Type: Freelance

Language: English (Fluent), Italian

Travel: Occasional travel in Italy and abroad (approximately once every 3 months)

Must be based in Italy – No sponsorship available

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Product / System & PLM Engineer with a strong background in railway traction systems to join an international railway engineering project. This role offers the opportunity to work across the entire product lifecycle, supporting design, validation, commissioning, maintenance, and operational activities while collaborating with global engineering and service teams.

Key Responsibilities

Support the engineering and lifecycle management of railway traction systems

Coordinate technical activities between Engineering, Service, and Maintenance teams

Participate in testing, validation, commissioning, and operational support activities

Analyze technical issues and drive effective problem resolution





Ensure smooth integration of product developments into service operations

Work within international and multicultural project environments

Required Skills & Experience

- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience in railway traction systems, commissioning, maintenance, or warranty services
- Strong understanding of railway vehicle electrical architectures and traction systems
- Knowledge of rolling stock testing, validation, and commissioning processes
- Experience managing technical interfaces between engineering and service organizations
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills
- Fluent English communication skills

Why Join?

Work on cutting-edge railway projects

International and multicultural environment

Freelance contract opportunity

Long-term engineering exposure across the full product lifecycle

Opportunity to contribute to innovative mobility solutions

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