Stadler: Safety Manager for Verification & Validation
Stadler Rail Group
St. Margrethen
Key information
- Publication date:16 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St. Margrethen
Job summary
Stadler offers diverse opportunities for an international career. Join us to grow, take responsibility, and achieve great results with the team.
Tasks
- Conduct reviews and verify requirements for international rail vehicle projects.
- Support the Safety Manager in approvals for the certification process.
- Develop validation and verification plans for projects.
Skills
- Technical degree and experience in safety-critical systems development.
- Proven experience in functional safety and relevant standards.
- Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities.
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Stadler offers diverse opportunities for an international career. At Stadler, you get the chance to grow beyond yourself, take on responsibility, and achieve great results as a team. We are looking for motivated talents who want to shape the future of mobility with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?
YOUR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Conducting reviews and checking requirements for verification/validation in international approval projects for rail vehicles (no testing)
- Supporting the Safety Manager in approvals for the approval process
- Developing validation and verification plans for the projects
- Assessing the conformity of the development process with European standards, including the assigned safety integrity levels
- Accompanying type tests for detailed evidence in verification and validation
- Checking the correctness, consistency, and appropriateness of test cases as well as conducted tests and test tools
- Ensuring that all validation and verification activities are carried out according to relevant standards
- Conducting audits, inspections, or reviews as needed at various stages of the project lifecycle
YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Completed technical studies and professional experience in the development of safety-relevant systems, ideally in the railway environment
- At least 5 years of experience in functional safety, safety engineering, and relevant standards (EN 50126, 50716, 50129, ISO 13849, or IEC 61508)
- High analytical skills, assertiveness, and strong communication skills at all levels
- Quick comprehension and strong interest in technical problem-solving
- Technical knowledge related to rail vehicles is an advantage
- Confident handling of common MS Office applications
- Very good knowledge of German and English (at least level B2)
YOUR BENEFITS
- Financial contribution for public transport and various leisure activities
- In-house gym and regular company events
- Discounted catering options in the staff restaurant
Melissa Weibel
HR Business Partner
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