Locomotive Engineer

Company: Butler Aerospace & Defense
Location: Erie
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Locomotive Control EngineerLocation: Erie, PA (16531)Job ID: #60222 PLEASE SEND ALL RESUMES TO Location: 901 Franklin Avenue, Erie, Pa 16531Possible alternate location: 16201 Three Wide Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76177Locomotive Control EngineersQuantity: ThreeLength: 12-18 months Role SummaryThe Locomotive Controls Team is made up of the Train Control and Vehicle Control aspects of the overall Engineering Organization. These engineering groups contain dynamic set of systems that are on the cutting edge of technology in the Transportation Industry, supporting the design of a diverse set of critical functions on the locomotive from Air Brake to the Operating Modes State Machine to Human Machine Interface. In this role the engineer will work with customers, various suppliers, engineering functions and/or industry agencies to identify and capture requirements and execute the design. This group is made up of nearly two dozen sub-systems and components as well as being the overall system integrator for customer-supplied equipment as well as driving overall infrastructure for the Control System. The engineer will utilize experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives working with a broader team of engineers towards a common set of deliverables.Essential Functions/Responsibilities- Design, integrate, implement and validate Locomotive Controls subsystem functions and Human Machine Interface for locomotive - These activities likely include purchase specification development, subsystem design specifications, validation test procedures and validation testing.- Use sound engineering principles and adhere to business standards, practices, and procedures, to develop product / program requirements- Lead/support investigation, root-cause identification, and resolution of issues that may arise during the design process - This could include time spent in the simulator lab or on a locomotive- Present to Engineering Management, Principal Engineers, and other subsystem experts as part of the design process steps- Ensure that the documentation of technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and proceduresQualification / RequirementsBachelor of Science in Engineering or Related Field or at least 5 years' experience in Engineering Design/Test positionAbility and willingness to work "hands-on" in test labs and on locomotives with high HP (1000 KVA), medium voltage (2 KV) and high current (10 KA) systems DesiredMasters in EngineeringAt least 3 years of experience in an engineering positionAt least 1 year of experience with control design, diagnostics, and testExperience with developing Serial, Ethernet, and CAN InterfacesExperience with system and component level validation testingExperience with transportation/locomotive systems control design and testExperience with Human Machine Interface and human factors analysis for embedded systems Experience with Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) tools (i.e. FMEA, Score Cards)Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systemsAt least 1 year of experience working with Locomotive Control systemsSolid oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsPC proficiency____________________________________________________________________Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment with Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is governed on the basis of qualifications and competence without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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