Rail Thermal Systems Engineer — Impactful Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Stadler US is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Systems) to lead the development, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of thermal management for railway vehicles. You will serve as the thermal engineering SME and owner, ensuring performance, passenger comfort, and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in thermal engineering, experience with HVAC systems, and proficiency in thermal modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in thermal engineering, thermal management, HVAC, or related fields.
• Experience in rail, aerospace, automotive, defense, or heavy equipment industries.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, HVAC, and environmental testing.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and documentation for rail vehicle thermal management systems.
• Own and manage thermal system requirements across projects.
• Perform thermal load calculations and energy balance assessments.
• Coordinate interfaces with mechanical, electrical, software, and vehicle engineering teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and validation activities.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Fluid Mechanics

HVAC Systems

Thermal Management

Environmental Testing

Engineering Calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Icepak

Star-CCM+

FloTHERM

Simcenter

Job description

Stadler US is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Systems) to lead the development, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of thermal management for railway vehicles. You will serve as the thermal engineering SME and owner, ensuring performance, passenger comfort, and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in thermal engineering, experience with HVAC systems, and proficiency in thermal modeling.