Mechanical Engineer III

2 days ago

Skokie, Illinois, United States Disability Solutions Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer III to join our team at Disability Solutions. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for performing mechanical/electrical-engineering projects involving the application of a comprehensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the operation and maintenance of CTA transit revenue vehicles, service vehicles, and various pieces of garage equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify transit revenue vehicles maintenance problems and provide solutions to prevent major breakdowns, minimize expensive repairs, accidents, fires, and other operating problems that could affect passenger health and comfort.
  • Originate Service Bulletins, Modification Bulletins, and Technical Services Memos to inform terminal personnel on components design changes and updated manufacturers' recommended repair and maintenance procedures.
  • Evaluate vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance practices to ensure they conform to the latest manufacturers' recommended standards.
  • Meet and communicate with vendors to resolve problems involving defective equipment units, parts, and support products.
  • Prepare, review, and revise engineering drawings. Design tools and fixtures that are not commercially available for use in the maintenance and repair of revenue vehicles. Supervise the construction or fabrication of such tools or fixtures and test and issue service instructions for the use of such tools or fixtures.
  • Work with manufacturer representatives to coordinate the installation, testing, and evaluation of new and non-OEM products for possible alternate source and cost savings.
  • Assist the Purchasing Department to find other suppliers of replacement parts that have been discontinued but are essential in the operation and maintenance of revenue vehicles and other equipment. Initiate a first-issue request to assign CTA lot numbers.
  • Review and revise Material Specifications based on engineering standards, testing, and actual material dimensional inspections. Make necessary changes on the Specification and recommend its approval to the Manager, Technical Services.
  • Inspect suppliers' manufacturing facilities to evaluate if they meet the specified standards to manufacture and capacity to supply the products.
  • May direct lower-level engineers, draftsmen, and technicians in complex assignments. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may supervise the following jobs:

  • N/A
Challenges
  • Cost reductions
  • Engineering support for vehicles/equipment no longer supported by the OEM
  • Identifying, assessing, and incorporating new technology
  • Managing the process to modify rail cars from initial testing through completion of the modification
Education/Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and approximately 5+ years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License
Physical Requirements
  • Required to physically work on top of, underneath, or inside equipment while inspecting and conducting tests
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Required computer skills on word processing, spreadsheet, and technical engineering programs
  • Must possess knowledge of Auto Cad
  • Must possess/be able to obtain current Rail Safety Training certification
  • When Electrically Focused - Must have extensive experience in the design, repair, and operation of electric-powered, rail transit vehicles
  • When Mechanically Focused - Must have extensive experience in the design and operation of facilities mechanical equipment and its installation
Working Conditions
  • Usual business office and testing laboratory
  • Exposed to 600-volt third rails and energized equipment
  • Exposed to usual rail vehicle maintenance shop and terminal hazards and conditions, e.g., vehicular noise, dust, grease, moving vehicles, electrified apparatus, or machinery, etc.
  • On call 24/7 to assist in incident investigations and during service interruptions
  • Exposed to all weather and right-of-way conditions
Equipment, Tools, and Materials Utilized
  • Personal computer and related software, MMIS, Oracle, and CAD System, electrical meters, measuring instruments

Additional Details

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve.

CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result.

If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact us prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date.

CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

  • UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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