Electrical Systems Engineer - Rail Vehicle Integration

Stadler US; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Stadler US is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, integrate, test, and validate electrical systems powering modern North American rail vehicles. You will work across power distribution, vehicle controls, HVAC, lighting, and onboard technology, transitioning concepts to production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, cross-disciplinary collaboration with international teams, and ongoing design improvements for reliability and safety. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or 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 valued.
• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.
• Experience with electrical design and engineering tools such as E3, SmarTeam, PLM, ECN, or similar systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training, supplier collaboration, and vehicle testing activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Technical communication

Fluent English

German language skills

Education

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

Tools

E3

SmarTeam

PLM

ECN

Job description

Stadler US is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, integrate, test, and validate electrical systems powering modern North American rail vehicles. You will work across power distribution, vehicle controls, HVAC, lighting, and onboard technology, transitioning concepts to production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, cross-disciplinary collaboration with international teams, and ongoing design improvements for reliability and safety. Occasional travel is expected.