Mechanical Engineer - Coatings and Surfaces

Role details

Mechanical Engineer - Coatings and Surfaces

Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. With our innovative strength, flexibility and reliability we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles today. In addition to our Swiss locations, around 17,000 employees work at several production and engineering sites at over 70 service locations in Europe, North America and North Africa. Our passion goes beyond building the trains customers want and people choose to ride. As a complete service provider and dedicated partner in signaling and maintenance, we guarantee safety, availability, and operation.

Join our team and help us shape the future of mobility!

As a Mechanical Engineer - Coatings and Surfaces, you will be a viable member of an international team focused on creating and reviewing efficient designs for state-of-the-art passenger trains, managing complex interfaces and integration of various systems.

Key Activities

• Write and develop technical specifications
• Specify the surface treatment of parts to meet both functional and customer requirements
• Specialize in surface treatment and corrosion protection techniques and processes
• Create and review coating specifications for various types of components and substrate materials
• Design products using CAD, considering all applicable standards and regulations
• Consult with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure that designs are feasible
• Review and release of technical drawings
• Calculate factors like tolerance, dimensions, as well as thermal and structural analysis

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree from an ABET-accredited program in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and PLM software (Catia V5 & SmarTeam PLM experience is a plus)
• Working knowledge of fundamental principles defining wetting, adhesion, cohesion and corrosion
• Desire to thrive in a team environment
• Self-motivated attitude with strong initiative
• Level-I (0-2), II (2-5), III (5-8), IV (8-10) or Sr. (10+) years design-related experience in areas such as: paint and surface treatments, corrosion protection, sheet metal, GFRP / composites, machined parts, assemblies
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with mechanisms of corrosion and prevention / mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with various common paint and surface treatment chemistries, their benefits, and their limitations
• Willingness to develop and deepen understanding of surface treatments used in the passenger rail industry
• Understanding of coating quality testing procedures, and their corresponding standards is a plus

What We Offer

Stadler US Employee Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive Pay (yearly bonus potential)
• 9x80 Work Schedule (Every other Friday off)
• Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
• 401(k) with employer match after only 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 10 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday
• Paid Training / Career Development
• Tuition and Training Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Referral Bonus Program

Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer