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10411BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400

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:

10411BR

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.

Education / Training:

Required:

• BS Electrical Engineering, Systems

Engineering, or Computer Engineering.

Preferred:

• Master Degree, Electrical Engineering.

Job Title:

Senior Project Engineer – Locomotive Control Systems

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance designs

based on eliciting and analyzing locomotive

and system requirements;

• Develop models of locomotive systems and

components, conduct simulations and analyze

data to optimize;

• Work with product management and

aftermarket, and systems engineering

teams on development of new products;

• Develop locomotive control system and

traction system requirements and designs;

• Validate the final product in the field on

locomotives as required;

• Provide support to field service team as

required based on field observations related

to areas of responsibility;

• Travel as required to complete validation of

system design. This travel should not exceed

20% of employee’s time.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• 5+ years of engineering experience

• Strong aptitude in working with data

• Experience in system modeling & analysis

• Strong personal skills and the ability to work

in groups

• Experience writing technical documents

Preferred:

• MATLAB and Simulink experience

• Familiarity with Polarion, Capella, or similar

requirements and architecture tools

• Experience with software programming

• Knowledge of control theory

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Rare standing and walking;

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. Constant sitting, rare walking and standing;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Occasional verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment – Position is consistent with standard office environment;

• Emotional Demands – High level of responsibility; high sense of urgency. Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple issues simultaneously. Requires ability to coordinate work of a team to accomplish mission success;

• Safety – Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment. Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

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 Services.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets

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

Summary Pay Range:

$88,683 - $160,783