Stadler Rail Group
Frauenfeld
Stadler: Team Leader ETCS & Train Control
- 29 October 2026
- 100%
- Frauenfeld
Job summary
Join Stadler for an exciting international career opportunity! Be part of a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of mobility.
Tasks
- Lead and develop the ETCS & train control team effectively.
- Ensure personnel development and knowledge retention within the team.
- Plan resources and capacity across multiple projects efficiently.
Skills
- Degree in electrical engineering or related field; team leadership experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
- Analytical thinking with a focus on strategic project management.
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About the job
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
YOUR TASKS
- Personnel and technical leadership of the ETCS & Train Control team.
- Ensuring personnel development, succession planning, as well as the building and retention of know-how within the team.
- Planning and managing resources and capacities across multiple projects.
- Further development and assurance of the application of processes, methods, and standards for project execution.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, legal requirements, and internal guidelines.
- Supporting and advising projects, customers, suppliers, and internal specialist departments on issues related to train control and train safety.
- Promoting cross-departmental collaboration and active knowledge exchange.
- Contributing to the strategic development of the train control competence area within Stadler Service.
- Supporting escalations as well as prioritisation and problem-solving in challenging project situations.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
We are seeking a leadership personality who develops people, successfully leads teams, and creates the conditions for efficient and sustainable project execution. The focus of the role is on leading, developing, and empowering the team as well as ensuring high quality and availability of the required competencies. Technical expertise in ETCS and train control is advantageous and supports the successful fulfilment of the role.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Completed studies in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a comparable technical field; alternatively, a technical apprenticeship with corresponding further training.
- Several years of experience in leading employees or technical teams.
- Proven ability to develop, promote, and motivate employees.
- Experience in resource planning and managing complex projects or project portfolios.
- Structured, analytical, and strategic thinking.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Confident demeanour and assured handling of internal and external stakeholders at all hierarchical levels.
- Initiative, assertiveness, and decisiveness.
- High commitment, flexibility, and enthusiasm for continuous development.
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written.
ADVANTAGEOUS
- Experience in ETCS, train control, train safety, CBTC, or signalling systems.
- Knowledge of relevant railway standards as well as approval and verification processes.
- Experience in the environment of rail vehicles or other safety-critical technical systems.
- Experience in modernisation, retrofit, or refit projects.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Financial subsidies for ZVV or SBB season tickets
- Health promotion: subsidy for fitness memberships and fruit baskets
- Support for further training opportunities (financially or with part-time options)
Claudia Pich
HR Business Partner
+41 79 868 68 87
