Electrical-Mechanical Design Support Team Lead

Stadler US; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match after 90 days

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition and training reimbursement

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading international mobility company seeks an Electrical Team Lead in Salt Lake City to oversee Electrical Schematics and Installation teams. This role requires a strong background in electrical installation planning and management, with at least 5 years of experience and proficiency in 3D modelling tools like Catia V5. The ideal candidate will drive team growth, manage project compliance, and ensure adherence to American Railway Standards. This position offers competitive benefits including generous paid time off and employer-matched 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical installation planning.
• At least 5 years of direct experience with 3D Modelling tools.
• Experience in the Railway Industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Electrical Schematics and Installation teams.
• Prepare installation drawings and production documentation.
• Ensure project compliance and manage engineering capacity.

Skills

Electrical installation planning

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Catia V5

Zuken E3

Job description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

The Electrical Team Lead will oversee the Electrical Schematics and Electrical Installation teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing electrical cabinets, wire harnesses, and grounding for electro‑mechanical train components. This leadership role involves managing engineering capacity, ensuring project compliance, and fostering team growth through training and mentorship.

Key Activities

• Further development and management of employees in the Electrical Installation and Schematics team. The Electrical Installation team is responsible for the mechanical integration of electrical enclosures, cabinets, cable ducts and harnesses.
• Preparation of installation drawings and production documentation with the team
• Change management based on feedback from production
• Push forward the adoption of the current design to American Railway Standards
• Coordination and resource planning for the team activities
• Monitoring and controlling of the assigned hourly budget of a project
• Creation/Optimization and establishing of engineering processes, guidelines and work instructions
• Ensuring the cost and schedule compliance for the electrical engineering work packages and initiation of any escalations and resolution actions with various departments within Stadler and towards suppliers

Qualifications

• High School diploma, or GED is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical installation planning
• At least 5 years of direct experience with Catia V5 or other 3D‑Modelling tools
• Experience with Zuken E3 advantageous
• Experience in the Railway Industry is preferred
• Proven management experience in an engineering team or department is advantageous
• Familiarity with production processes and installation instructions
• High communication skills in an international working environment
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance