Stadler: System Engineer: Drive Train

Publication date:23 October 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:St. Margrethen

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

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