Mechanical Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match after 90 d

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition and training reimbursement

Maternity and parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Stadler US is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join an international team focused on creating and reviewing efficient train designs and integrating brake systems. You will coordinate requirements across mechanical, electrical, and software teams and liaise with external suppliers.

The role emphasizes following standards, supporting testing, and meeting scheduling and budget goals. English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar engineering.
• Experience designing and defining mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create concepts, specifications, and technical documentation for passenger train systems.
• Design and integrate systems into various rail vehicles.
• Coordinate requirements among Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and other teams.
• Serve as primary liaison for external system suppliers.
• Incorporate local, federal, and customer requirements into designs.
• Define procurement, testing, and commissioning documentation.
• Support static and dynamic field testing of rail vehicles.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) of assigned systems.
• Follow scheduling and budget goals; ensure cross-departmental collaboration.
• Communicate clearly in English; German language is a plus.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Independent / self-motivated

Collaborative teamwork

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Teamcenter

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?

As a Mechanical Systems Engineer, you will be a member of an international team focused on creating and reviewing efficient designs for state-of-the-art passenger trains, managing complex interfaces, and integrating brake systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Create concepts, specifications, and technical documentation for passenger train systems.
• Responsible for the design and integration of systems into various rail vehicles.
• Coordinate technical and project system requirements between Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and other engineering teams.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for Stadler's contracted external system suppliers.
• Interpret and incorporate local, federal, and customer requirements into system designs.
• Define procurement documentation, type testing, and commissioning documentation.
• Support static and dynamic field testing of rail vehicles.
• Responsible for performing First Article Inspections (FAI) of assigned system(s).
• Follow scheduling, budgetary goals and guidelines.
• Ensure clear and effective cross-departmental collaboration.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal. German is a plus!

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar Engineering discipline.
• Experience with designing and defining mechanical systems
• Independent and well-structured working methods.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated attitude and the ability to use initiative to maintain project timelines.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Great 3D and 2D CAD skills (CATIA V5 is a plus)
• Experience working in a PLM system (SmarTeam or Teamcenter is a plus)

What We Offer

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:

• 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

Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer