Stadler: System Engineer: Drive Train
Stadler Rail Group
St. Margrethen
Key information
- Publication date:23 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St. Margrethen
Job summary
Stadler offers diverse opportunities for an international career. Join us to grow beyond yourself and achieve greatness together!
Tasks
- Design and specify electric drive systems for rail vehicles.
- Integrate components and coordinate with various engineering teams.
- Collaborate with clients and conduct calculations for optimization.
Skills
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
- Knowledge in electric drive technology or power electronics.
- Strong communication skills and proactive teamwork.
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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
The drive system engineers are responsible within the assigned project for the cost- and schedule-compliant implementation of the drive train - from the concept phase to approval and handover of the vehicle to the customer.
- Design and dimensioning of electric drive systems (e.g., pantograph, power electronics, transformer, motor, energy storage)
- Integration of components into our vehicles
- Technical coordination with other departments such as software engineering, installation planning, mechanical engineering, and purchasing
- Creation of concepts, specifications, and electrical diagrams
- Collaboration with customers, suppliers, and experts
- Performing calculations and simulations to optimize the drive concept regarding energy consumption and travel duration
- Occasional support with offers
- Participation in the initial commissioning of the vehicles
- Creation of type test specifications and support during type tests
- Analysis and support with technical problems in operation - basic knowledge in high voltage technology and/or EMC is an advantage
- Independent work in the project as well as proactive and transparent communication with all parties involved
YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Completed master’s degree in electrical engineering or a comparable field
- Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: electric drive technology, power electronics, or high voltage technology
- Enthusiasm for rail vehicle technology
- Ideally several years of professional experience in a similar environment
- Open, communicative, independent, assertive, and persistent personality
- Willingness to perform practical assignments on our vehicles (travel activity approx. 10-20%)
- Enjoyment of working in a dynamic environment
- Good German and English skills (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
Leonie Grob
HR Business Partner
+41 79 355 51 97
