We have an opening for Propulsion Engineer, in Salt Lake City, UT. As an Electrical Propulsion Engineer I/II, you will be a viable member of a team focused on building high-quality, state-of-the-art passenger trains.

This position offers:

• Competitive Pay (yearly bonus potential)
• Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 10 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

Key Activities

Enjoy receiving direct mentorship, training and supervision from an industry expert

Conceptual design and layout of the electrical drive systems in passenger rail vehicles (power electronics, transformer, motor, energy storage, pantograph)

Integration of these components into our vehicles

Technical coordination with other disciplines (software creation, installation planning, mechanical engineering, purchasing, etc.)

Cooperation with customers and suppliers

Calculations and simulations regarding energy consumption and trip duration of our vehicles

Support during the initial commissioning phase of the vehicles

Support of type tests (e.g. creation of type test specifications)

Support and analysis of technical problems during operation

Qualifications

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar

0 - 3 years (level one) or 3 - 5 years (level two) of relevant experience in railway, defense, or similar

Knowledge of, or interest in electrical drive technology or the rail vehicle industry

Excellent communication and technical writing skills

Excellent problem-solving abilities with strong teamwork skills

Business fluent in English (German preferred)

Experience in electrical / mechanical design

Experience with schematic software, MS Office, PLM and ECN systems (e.g. E3, SmarTeam)

Experience with MATLAB is a plus

Willingness to travel for supplier visits and testing on vehicles