9339BR

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:

9339BR

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 Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree.

Job Title:

Project Engineer - Cab Display Software Design

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

Develop, maintain, and enhance system and software designs based on eliciting and analyzing high level system requirements. Creation of software requirements for locomotive Cab Display products based on high level requirements and design.

Develop software designs consistent with existing software architecture and fulfilling software requirements. Work with team members on development of new Cab Display products.

Understand how Cab Display products are used within the vehicle and integrate external systems and new or modified functionalities. Able to self-start with problem solving skills.

Work with software engineers to implement system designs, and test engineers to verify software operation.

Validate cab display products on software simulation test stands or in the field on locomotives as required.

Provide support to field service personnel as required to troubleshoot and resolve field problems related to areas of responsibility.

Travel as required to complete implement and validate designs. This travel should not exceed 10% of employee’s time.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• High analytical aptitude in the area of System Design, System Development, System Integration and System Validation;

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

• Experience with embedded software development process & configuration management, including design, architecture and interface definition;

• Experience writing technical documents;

• Experience with CAN, Ethernet, and other communication protocols;

• 5+ years engineering experience.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Polarion or similar requirements managment tools;

• Experience with displays or user interfaces;

• Exerience working with databases;

• Project management experience;

• Familiarity with EN-50657 or similar requirements and software development processes;

• Knowledge of C ++ programming language.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds);

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment. Depending on assigned project, position may occasionally require motions involved in an industrial working environment, including some kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – 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 may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Project Engineer - Cab Display Software Design.

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