Rail Electrical Systems Engineer — Design, Test & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing potential

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

Modern engineering workspace

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Stadler Rail Group is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design and validate electrical systems for modern passenger trains. You will work on power distribution, vehicle controls, HVAC, lighting, and onboard technologies, collaborating with global teams across North America.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, verification, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to travel and contribute to high-impact transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience for mid-level candidates.
• Experience in rail, aerospace, defense, automotive, or related industries.
• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset.
• Clear communication of technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; German a plus; technical writing in English.
• Experience with electrical design tools such as E3, SmarTeam, PLM, ECN.
• Willing to travel occasionally for training and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, test, and validate electrical systems for trains.
• Coordinate power distribution, battery systems, converters, and onboard architecture.
• Support train control, safety, monitoring, and communications systems.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Create engineering docs, schematics, test plans, and verification records.
• Assist in vehicle testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and global teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve designs, performance, and reliability.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

E3

SmarTeam

PLM

ECN

Job description

Stadler Rail Group is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design and validate electrical systems for modern passenger trains. You will work on power distribution, vehicle controls, HVAC, lighting, and onboard technologies, collaborating with global teams across North America.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, verification, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to travel and contribute to high-impact transportation projects.