Engineer IIProgress Rail, A Caterpillar Company • La Grange, IL, US

Engineer II

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company • La Grange, IL, US

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Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to support engineering testing in the development of world-class rail products. The work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity to solve system-level problems, upgrade process equipment, and determine test & measurement opportunities & options.

Key Job Elements

Provides process & measurement support for vehicle & engine testing;
Understands system level interactions of processes & equipment to both support existing systems and create new system / equipment designs & implementations;
Full cycle project management, from defining customer requirements through system commissioning and operation;
Develop comprehensive project plans and technical solutions for test programs & facility modifications;
Works with other engineering groups, suppliers, purchasing, plant personnel, etc. to deliver projects;
Works with remote manufacturing sites in support of their test operations & facilities.

Education / Training

BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer;

MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Qualifications And Experience

Required :

Microsoft Office suite & Project;

Data acquisition systems;

Ability to read and create P&IDs, schematics & drawings;

Awareness of PLC logic & controls;

Ability to understand complex systems;

Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

Preferred :

Siemens NX & Teamcenter;

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk;

A&D Adapt & iTest;

DewesoftX;

SAE J1939, or other CAN protocols;

Building Codes, NFPA Codes & Standards, FM Global data sheets;

EPA test methods and requirements;

Engine & genset testing, specifically for large diesel engines.

Physical Activities Functions

Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent sitting; occasional standing and walking; occasional light to medium-level lifting up to 30 pounds.

Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment.

Vision / Hearing – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing.

Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE.

Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards.

Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e., blue flag) and use of all PPE.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, 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. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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