Electrical Systems Engineer

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing potential

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

Modern engineering workspace

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Stadler Rail Group is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design and validate electrical systems for modern passenger trains. You will work on power distribution, vehicle controls, HVAC, lighting, and onboard technologies, collaborating with global teams across North America.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, verification, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to travel and contribute to high-impact transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience for mid-level candidates.
• Experience in rail, aerospace, defense, automotive, or related industries.
• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset.
• Clear communication of technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; German a plus; technical writing in English.
• Experience with electrical design tools such as E3, SmarTeam, PLM, ECN.
• Willing to travel occasionally for training and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, test, and validate electrical systems for trains.
• Coordinate power distribution, battery systems, converters, and onboard architecture.
• Support train control, safety, monitoring, and communications systems.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Create engineering docs, schematics, test plans, and verification records.
• Assist in vehicle testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and global teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve designs, performance, and reliability.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

E3

SmarTeam

PLM

ECN

Job description

Electrical Systems Engineer

Design the Technology That Powers the Future of Rail

Every train is a collection of complex systems working together seamlessly. As an Electrical Systems Engineer at Stadler, you'll help make that happen.

This isn't a role where your work disappears into a drawing package or gets buried in endless meetings. You'll help design, integrate, test, and validate the electrical systems that bring modern passenger trains to life—from power distribution and vehicle controls to HVAC, lighting, passenger information systems, and onboard technology.
You'll work alongside experienced engineers, collaborate with global teams, and see your designs move from concept to reality on vehicles that will serve communities across North America for decades.
Whether your background is in rail, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial automation, energy, or another complex technical industry, this is an opportunity to apply your engineering skills to something tangible, visible, and impactful.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Work on large-scale transportation projects that move millions of people.
• Design systems that directly impact vehicle performance, reliability, safety, and passenger experience.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams and industry-leading suppliers.
• Get hands‑on involvement in testing, troubleshooting, and vehicle validation.
• See your work move beyond the computer screen and onto real vehicles.
• Build expertise across electrical architecture, controls, power systems, integration, and system engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll help bring together the electrical systems that make a train function as a complete vehicle. Your work may include:

• Integrating systems such as HVAC, lighting, fire protection, entry systems, and passenger technologies.
• Designing and supporting vehicle power distribution, battery systems, converters, and onboard electrical architecture.
• Supporting train control, safety, monitoring, and communication systems.
• Defining system requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Creating engineering documentation, schematics, test plans, and verification records.
• Supporting vehicle testing, troubleshooting, and system validation activities.
• Collaborating with suppliers, customers, production teams, and engineering colleagues around the world.
• Identifying opportunities to improve designs, performance, and reliability throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, learning new systems, and working in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience for mid-level candidates.
• Experience in rail, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial controls, energy, manufacturing, or other complex technical industries is highly valued.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a systems‑thinking mindset.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal. German language skills are a plus.
• Comfortable writing technical documentation, specifications, and engineering reports in English.
• Experience with electrical design and engineering tools such as E3, SmarTeam, PLM, ECN, or similar systems is preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training, supplier collaboration, and vehicle testing activities.

Why Join Stadler?

At Stadler, you'll join a global leader in rail vehicle manufacturing and signaling technology while working from our growing North American operations. Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with profit-sharing potential
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• Generous paid time off
• Nine paid holidays plus an extended paid holiday shutdown from December 25 through January 1
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee referral bonus program
• A modern engineering workspace designed for collaboration
• Onsite cafeteria with discounted meals

Build Something That Moves People

The systems you design won't sit on a shelf. They'll power vehicles that connect cities, strengthen communities, and help shape the future of sustainable transportation. If you're looking for engineering work that's challenging, meaningful, and visible, we'd love to hear from you.