Electrical Systems Engineering Team Lead

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG in Utah is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineering Team Lead to drive the electrical systems on our US projects. You will lead the team from concept through validation and warranty phases, building a well‑established, high‑performing group.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years as an Electrical Systems Engineer, and strong communication in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Completed BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience as an Electrical Systems Engineer.
• Experience in the Railway Industry preferred.
• Proven management experience in an engineering team is advantageous.
• High communication skills in an international working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Systems Engineering Team across concept to validation and warranty.
• Develop unexperienced electrical engineers in technical topics and business skills.
• Coordinate and plan resources for US projects.
• Establish engineering processes, guidelines and work instructions.
• Ensure cost and schedule compliance for work packages and escalate as needed.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and First Article Inspections.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Leadership

Railway Industry Experience

International Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. With our innovative strength, flexibility and reliability we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. In addition to our Swiss locations, around 14,000 employees work at several production and engineering sites at over 70 service locations in Europe, North America and North Africa.

Join our team and help us shape the future of mobility!

Your tasks

As an Electrical Systems Engineering Team Lead, you will lead the Electrical Systems Engineering team activities in all project phases from the concept to the validation and warranty phase and development of a well-established and experienced team.

Key Activities

• Further development and management of employees in the Electrical Systems Engineering Team. The team members have an electrical engineering degree or technician background. The Electrical Systems Engineers are responsible for the various electrical systems on the train, consisting of the categories Vehicle Control, Auxiliary Supply, System Integration and Propulsion.


• Development of unexperienced electrical engineers in terms of technical topics and business skills


• Coordination and resource planning of the Electrical Systems Engineering Team for the US projects


• Creation and establishing of engineering processes, guidelines and work instructions


• Ensuring the cost and schedule compliance for the assigned work packages and initiation of any escalations and resolution actions with various departments within Stadler and towards suppliers


• Participation in supplier negotiations, First Article Inspections and bid projects

Qualifications

• Completed BS degree in Electrical Engineering


• At least 3 years of experience as an Electrical Systems Engineer


• Experience in the Railway Industry preferred


• Proven management experience in an engineering team or department is advantageous


• High communication skills in an international working environment

Our offer

Jennifer Hood
Talent Acquisition Partner I
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