9915BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer’s needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.

Req ID:

9915BR

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 .

Education / Training:

Required:

• BS Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or equivalent).

Preferred:

• MS in Engineering, or MBA.

Job Title:

Sr. Project Engineer - Locomotive Systems

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

Perform locomotive systems engineering duties for new locomotives. This role will support North American and international market segments.

A senior level engineer 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; Tasks include locomotive performance studies, project cost estimates, and engineering cost estimates;

Interpret customer and commercial requirements and translate into locomotive engineering specifications and plans.

Applicant must be capable and comfortable making timely judgement calls on technical issues, based on often incomplete customer requirements;

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;

Organize meetings with customers, vendors, and certifying agencies, making presentations and negotiating technical issues;

Organizing many tasks into a timeline. Holding required meetings with project team 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, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB) requirements are being met throughout the process;

Domestic and international travel as required. This travel will not exceed 10% of employee’s time.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Knowledge of locomotive systems, such as structure, engine, cooling system, electrical system, pneumatic system, bogie, ventilation, or software;

• High level of analytical abilities where problems are very complex;

• High level of written and oral communication skills;

• Strong personal skills and the ability to work in groups;

• Project or team lead experience;

• 10+ years experience.

Preferred:

• Locomotive systems experience, or previous job assignments in multiple engineering disciplines;

• Familiarity with EMD engineering processes and systems;

• Experience in a customer facing role;

• Familiarity with Polarion, DOORS or similar requirements management tools;

• Familiarity with international standards and regulations (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB);

• Experience with project management methodology;

• Prior experience in testing, commissioning, or field service engineering.

EEO:

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

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.

Job Category:

Engineering

Work Location Options:

LaGrange

State::

Illinois