Systems Engineer, Locomotive Repowers

Job Purpose

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The Repower engineering team currently has an opening for an experienced engineer who is focused individual and has analytical approach to problem solving. The engineer will be responsible for carrying out required duties not only to support production projects but also to support inquiry team with proposals for the repower engineering department, including design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, estimating and participate in process improvement activities. The successful candidate will report directly to the manager of the engineering team and collaborate with other departments (such as purchasing, operations, inquiry, sales, program management and manufacturing) on ongoing proposals, production and R&D projects.

Req ID

10064BR

Work Location Options

La Grange, IL or Muncie, IN

City

La Grange

State:

Illinois

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.

Key Job Elements

• Incumbent will have overall design and technical responsibility for the project as a whole. Multiple projects will be worked simultaneously;
• Respond to new sales inquiries in a timely manner and create customer technical proposals;
• Undertake task such locomotive performance studies, project cost estimates, and engineering cost estimates;
• Interpret customer requirements and translate into locomotive engineering specifications;
• Applicant must be capable and comfortable making timely judgement calls on technical issues, based on often-incomplete customer requirements;
• Create engineering requirements documents and specifications for execution of projects, translating the project commercial requirements into specific engineering design deliverables;
• Guide the design of the product to minimize cost and schedule. Contain scope creep on projects;
• Conduct field testing for demonstration of contract requirements and for certification purposes;
• Attend meetings with customers, vendors, and certifying agencies, making presentations and negotiating technical issues;
• Determining customer’s requirements and translating them into an actionable plan;
• Organizing many tasks into a timeline. Holding required meetings with to ensure specification compliance and project execution in accordance with time and budget restrictions;
• Making sure that all health, safety, legal and railroad regulatory (FRA, CFR, AAR) requirements are being met throughout the process;
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Education / Training

• BS in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related discipline.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:
• Knowledge of locomotive structure, powerplant, cooling system, electrical system, and pneumatic system;
• Experience with diesel engine installation and application requirements;
• Knowledge of locomotive performance characteristics and ability to address customer operational requirements;
• High level of analytical abilities where problems are very complex;
• High level of written and oral communication skills.

Preferred:
• Expected high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult;
• Thorough understanding of complex mechanical and/or electrical concepts;
• Previous locomotive or heavy equipment design familiarity and test experience;
• Experience with both EMD and Caterpillar diesel engine characteristics and requirements;
• Familiarity with AAR and UIC standards relating to rolling stock;
• Experience with project management methodology;
• Familiarity with EMD engineering processes and systems;
• Prior experience in field test, commissioning, or field service engineering.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium- level lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds);
• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment. Depending on assigned project, position may occasionally require motions involved in an industrial working environment, including some low to intense levels of pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE. Position may require travel as necessary, both domestic and international;
• Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;
• Safety – Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Project Engineer.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Job Category

Engineering

PRS Facility Location

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

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