Rail Vehicle Electronics Specialist

4 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Septa Full time
Rail Vehicle Electronic Technician Job Description

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is a leading transportation system in the United States, operating a vast network of fixed route services, including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail. We are seeking a skilled Rail Vehicle Electronic Technician to join our team in City Transit and Regional Rail.

Job Summary

Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair all rail vehicle electronic printed circuit boards and subsystems assigned to the Woodland Electronic Repair Shop. Provide technical support to all rail locations and assist SEPTA's engineering department with electrical/electronic projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair all rail vehicle electronic printed circuit boards and subsystems assigned to the Woodland Electronic Repair Shop.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate analog, digital, and micro-processor controlled printed circuit boards down to component level for the type of Rail Vehicle and equipment assigned.
  • Interpret electrical, electronic, and mechanical schematics.
  • Remove and insert semiconductor devices using soldering/de-soldering equipment.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests using equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, curve tracer, automatic test equipment, programmable multifunction generators, high voltage power supplies, frequency counters, chart recorders, current probes, EPROM programming systems, high potential tester, megohmmeters, and computers.
  • Perform diagnostic tests on rail vehicles with portable and on-board test equipment as required.
  • Operate computer-controlled Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to test and troubleshoot printed circuit boards.
  • Interpret and edit test software for Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
  • Repair open conductors on multi-layered printed circuit boards.
  • Repair damaged conductors, edge connectors, and plated holes using circuit repair kits.
  • Test and repair high power semiconductor modules.
  • Perform failure analysis on printed circuit boards and make recommendations to increase their reliability.
  • Write procedures to test and calibrate printed circuit boards as well as on-board vehicle system/system faults with the assistance/approval of the Engineering Department.
  • Design and fabricate diagnostic test equipment for printed circuit boards.
  • Perform acceptance inspection on new printed circuit board test equipment.
  • Maintain and repair automatic test equipment, test fixtures, power supplies, meters, and other test equipment.
  • Assist Operation's Managers, Engineering Department, and vendor representatives with the installation, development, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new as well as existing rail equipment, including operational testing on test tracks or Rail Vehicle routes.
  • Inspect, repair, and calibrate the LRV power brake vital safety relay.
  • Provide technical support for rail vehicle electrical/electronic equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Report any safety concerns, compromises, or hazards affecting operations, the public, self, and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
Qualifications and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of electronic technical school, associate degree in electronics, or military electronics-technical training.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Special Knowledge and Training: Handling of static sensitive devices, ability to interpret electrical, electronic, software, and mechanical schematics; use of soldering and de-soldering equipment; use of complex electronic measuring instruments; ability to troubleshoot and repair a variety of rail vehicle propulsion systems; use of computer software to diagnose and repair rail vehicles; ability to use stereo microscopes; use of IEEE graphic symbols for logic functions; quality control standards.
  • Must pass written test and performance testing as required.
  • Must have good hand and eye dexterity to work with extremely small electronic components.
  • Must satisfactorily complete performance test as required by labor agreement.
  • Working Conditions: Rail Vehicle Electronic Technicians work primarily in the electronic repair shop and occasionally at other rail vehicle locations.

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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