Mechanical Engineer (Thermal Systems)

• Develop concepts specifications and technical documentation for rail vehicle thermal managementsystems.
• Own and manage thermal system requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform and review thermal load calculations energy balance assessments passenger comfortanalyses and equipment cooling evaluations.
• Define thermal management strategies for HVAC systems batteries (BTMS) power electronics(Traction Converter/ Battery Converter) and other onboard systems.
• Responsible for the design integration and validation of thermal systems within rail vehicles.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between Stadler and thermal/HVAC suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier designs calculations technical documentation and test reports.
• Interpret and incorporate customer regulatory operational and environmental requirements intosystem designs.
• Define procurement documentation technical specifications verification plans type testingrequirements and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate thermal system interfaces with mechanical electrical software carbody and vehicleengineering teams.
• Support climatic chamber testing static testing dynamic testing and vehicle commissioning activities.
• Investigate and resolve thermal performance issues through engineering analysis and root-causeinvestigations.
• Responsible for supporting First Article Inspections (FAI) and production implementation activities.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules budgets and qualityrequirements.
• Support development of thermal engineering standards tools processes and best practices withinStadler.
• Ensure clear and effective cross-departmental collaboration.

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of experience in thermal engineering thermal management HVAC systems cooling systemsheat transfer thermodynamics or related fields.
• Experience in rail aerospace automotive defense heavy equipment industrial equipment ortransportation industries.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
  • Thermal Management and Equipment Cooling
  • Environmental Testing and Validation
• Experience performing engineering calculations thermal load analyses system evaluations andtechnical investigations.
• Independent and well-structured working methods for integrating multiple projects conductingtesting and preparing deliverables associated with thermal systems.
• Excellent communication technical writing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated attitude and ability to use initiative to meet project timelines.
• Must be fluent in English (both verbal and written). German is a plus!

• Experience with passenger rail locomotives light rail vehicles or metro vehicles.
• Experience with thermal modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS Icepak Star-CCM FloTHERMSimcenter or similar.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles requirements management and technical interfacemanagement.

• Stadler US employee benefits package includes:
• Competitive Pay (annual bonus potential)
• Low-cost comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
• 401(k) with generous employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday
• Paid training/career development
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Referral bonus program

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