Mechanical Engineer (Coatings and Surfaces) – Salt Lake City, UT

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

Job summary

Stadler USA is seeking an engineer to develop technical specifications and define surface treatments, coatings, and corrosion protection for passenger train components. You will design and review products and technical drawings using CAD, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet requirements and are feasible.

The role requires an ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, plus hands-on knowledge of 3D CAD, Catia V5, and coatings chemistry.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with 3D CAD and coatings or related components.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of corrosion prevention and paint chemistries.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications and define surface treatments and corrosion protection for train components.
• Design and review products and technical drawings using CAD.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure designs meet requirements and Feasibility.

Skills

Surface Treatment

Corrosion Protection

Coating Specifications

Mechanical Design

Chemical Engineering

3D CAD

Catia V5

SmarTeam PLM

Technical Writing

Technical Drawing Review

Tolerance Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Structural Analysis

Paint Chemistry

Coating Quality Testing

Problem-Solving

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Catia V5

SmarTeam PLM

Job description

Develop technical specifications and define surface treatments, coatings, and corrosion protection for passenger train components. Design and review products and technical drawings using CAD, while coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet requirements and are feasible.

Requirements:

A bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent, is required, along with working knowledge of 3D CAD and fundamental surface and corrosion principles. The posting lists design experience levels from 0-2 through 10+ years and emphasizes experience with coatings or related components, strong communication and problem-solving, and familiarity with corrosion prevention and paint chemistries.

Key Skills:

Surface Treatment, Corrosion Protection, Coating Specifications, Mechanical Design, Chemical Engineering, 3D CAD, Catia V5, SmarTeam PLM, Technical Writing, Technical Drawing Review, Tolerance Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Structural Analysis, Paint Chemistry, Coating Quality Testing, Problem-Solving