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? 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
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