Mechanical Systems Engineer: Train Systems & Interfaces

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG in Salt Lake City 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 interfaces, integrate brake systems, and coordinate across Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams.

The role requires experience in mechanical system design, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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 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).

Responsibilities

• Create concepts, specifications, and technical documentation for passenger train systems.
• 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.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

CATIA V5

PLM experience

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SmarTeam

Teamcenter

Job description

Stadler Rail AG in Salt Lake City 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 interfaces, integrate brake systems, and coordinate across Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams.

The role requires experience in mechanical system design, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.