Mechanical Systems Engineer

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Tuition and training reimbursement

Paid 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 designs for state-of-the-art passenger trains. You will manage complex interfaces and integrate brake systems across platforms.

The role requires coordinating requirements between Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams, acting as liaison with external suppliers, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer needs.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar Engineering discipline.
• Experience with designing and defining mechanical systems.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Create concepts, specifications, and technical documentation for passenger train systems.
• Design and integrate systems into various rail vehicles.
• Coordinate requirements between Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and other teams.
• Liaise with external system suppliers.
• Incorporate local, federal, and customer requirements into designs.
• Define procurement and commissioning documentation.
• Support static and dynamic field testing of rail vehicles.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) of assigned systems.
• Follow project schedules and budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure cross-departmental collaboration and clear communication.

Skills

CAD (3D/2D)

CATIA V5

PLM experience

technical writing

cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

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