Electrical Engineer

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar Company and a leading provider of services to the Railroad industry in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, seeks an experienced Hardware Engineer at our facility in Independence, MO.

The successful candidate is responsible for coordinating requirements and application design with customers, as well as Progress Rail Product & Project Management and Field Service Engineering.

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

• Coordinating requirements and application design with customers as well as Progress Rail Product & Project Management, as well as Field Service Engineering;
• Ability to design and develop multilayer circuit boards with microprocessor and controls including Impedance controlled board layout, DDR3, High-speed bus, Serial bus, i2c, Spi, etc.;
• Create Verification and Validation test plans for product development;
• Create system design requirements;
• Support Manufacturing including but not limited to:
o Troubleshooting to resolution;
o Designing in replacement for obsolete parts;
o Training if needed in Repair/Manufacturing Test;
o Design test fixtures, wire harness, and wire plans;
o Ability to review schematics and understand how the circuit works.

Education / Training

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience in Hardware / Electrical Engineering role;
• Proven track record of success in a culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, high performance, accountability and solid communication skills;
• Candidate must have initiative and a driven, high-performance work ethic;
• Candidate must work well in a high-energy team environment;
• Solid communication skills required;
• Must be comfortable with interfacing with the customer on a periodic basis.

Preferred Skills:
• 5+ years relevant experience in Hardware / Electrical Engineering role;
• 2-5 years electro-optical design experience using microbolometer and pyrometer sensors;
• 2-5 years schematic entry, circuit simulation and PCB Layout;
• Experience in the Railroad industry and Railroad electronics;
• Experience in managing mechanical shock and vibration;
• Experience in formal qualification testing (FCC, CE, UL, etc.);
• Knowledge of AREMA requirements and certification testing preferred;
• Experience with the following programs:
o Mentor Graphics PADS;
o PSpice;
o Auto CAD;
o Lab View.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• 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.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.