Progress Rail
Systems Engineer - Carborne
Progress Rail, Independence, Missouri, United States, 64055
Job Purpose
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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 a Systems Engineer position to support the design, development and deployment of world class rail products and services vital to our customer's needs. The successful candidate will enable innovative, strategic and high-tech solutions for the rail industry through application of specialized knowledge, skills and abilities. They will be responsible for railway embedded control software architectural design, the use of UMLSysML to document the systems and subsystems, as well as other engineering activities to support the development and deployment of products.
Req ID
10075BR
Work Location Options
Remote
City
Independence
State:
Missouri
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.
Key Job Elements
• Responsible for the design and implementation of the assigned software components.• Responsible for the design and implementation of the assigned product subsystem components, including user story development, definition of system interfaces, system design tasks, testing, and acceptance of user stories within the Agile team.• Designs and deploys railway systems in operation both in the United States and abroad with travel of up to 25%.• Works with the team to create solutions to the most important and meaningful technical problems as they relate to control systems.• Collaborates with others to craft a vision for the architecture of the platform, devises a roadmap for evolving the current platform toward the future, and works directly with engineers to drive the implementation.• Reviews and assesses the value of new technologies.• Works closely with the different engineering groups to deploy practical and highly functional systems for railways.
Education / Training
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/engineering, software engineering, systems or mechatronics engineering from an ABET accredited university or college.
Qualifications and Experience
• 5+ years of experience in systems design and development and 2+ years of experience with software development.• 2+ years of experience with Linux infrastructures, database, as well as programming and/or scripting languages.• Proven experience developing strategic system architecture plans using UML/SysML.• Extensive experience in system and network creation and development.• Experience with *nix Environments. Knowledge and experience with Unix/Linux platforms performing as functional embedded systems.• Proven experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving system problems.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Experience conducting technology, trends, standards, and products research.• Self-starter, willing to take on whatever tasks are necessary to facilitate the design, implementation, and testing of the systems.• Solid track record prioritizing and executing tasks under pressure.• Ability to function extremely well as a team member, at times conceding personal preferred solutions to those that make business, functional and strategic sense.
PREFERRED SKILLS• Experience in Artificial Intelligence is a plus.• Railroad industry exposure is a plus.• Knowledge and experience with development of Control Systems.• Agile Scrum and Scrum Master is a plus.• Jira and Confluence experience is a plus.• Familiarity with computer networking, LAN and WAN switches, and security.• Conversant in software design and implementation.• Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices.• Above-average analytical, conceptual, and troubleshooting abilities.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:• Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with frequent visits to manufacturing 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;• 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. Domestic and international travel as required;• 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 Systems Engineer.
Benefits
Competitive Salary401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability InsuranceSupplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed moneyFlexible Spending AccountsPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Time-Off (PTO)Employee Assistance PlanEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsSite specific Production and Incentive PlansSite specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment PlansSite 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.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Engineering
PRS Facility Location
Independence, MO PRIIS - 287
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
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 a Systems Engineer position to support the design, development and deployment of world class rail products and services vital to our customer's needs. The successful candidate will enable innovative, strategic and high-tech solutions for the rail industry through application of specialized knowledge, skills and abilities. They will be responsible for railway embedded control software architectural design, the use of UMLSysML to document the systems and subsystems, as well as other engineering activities to support the development and deployment of products.
Req ID
10075BR
Work Location Options
Remote
City
Independence
State:
Missouri
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.
Key Job Elements
• Responsible for the design and implementation of the assigned software components.• Responsible for the design and implementation of the assigned product subsystem components, including user story development, definition of system interfaces, system design tasks, testing, and acceptance of user stories within the Agile team.• Designs and deploys railway systems in operation both in the United States and abroad with travel of up to 25%.• Works with the team to create solutions to the most important and meaningful technical problems as they relate to control systems.• Collaborates with others to craft a vision for the architecture of the platform, devises a roadmap for evolving the current platform toward the future, and works directly with engineers to drive the implementation.• Reviews and assesses the value of new technologies.• Works closely with the different engineering groups to deploy practical and highly functional systems for railways.
Education / Training
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/engineering, software engineering, systems or mechatronics engineering from an ABET accredited university or college.
Qualifications and Experience
• 5+ years of experience in systems design and development and 2+ years of experience with software development.• 2+ years of experience with Linux infrastructures, database, as well as programming and/or scripting languages.• Proven experience developing strategic system architecture plans using UML/SysML.• Extensive experience in system and network creation and development.• Experience with *nix Environments. Knowledge and experience with Unix/Linux platforms performing as functional embedded systems.• Proven experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving system problems.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Experience conducting technology, trends, standards, and products research.• Self-starter, willing to take on whatever tasks are necessary to facilitate the design, implementation, and testing of the systems.• Solid track record prioritizing and executing tasks under pressure.• Ability to function extremely well as a team member, at times conceding personal preferred solutions to those that make business, functional and strategic sense.
PREFERRED SKILLS• Experience in Artificial Intelligence is a plus.• Railroad industry exposure is a plus.• Knowledge and experience with development of Control Systems.• Agile Scrum and Scrum Master is a plus.• Jira and Confluence experience is a plus.• Familiarity with computer networking, LAN and WAN switches, and security.• Conversant in software design and implementation.• Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices.• Above-average analytical, conceptual, and troubleshooting abilities.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:• Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with frequent visits to manufacturing 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;• 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. Domestic and international travel as required;• 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 Systems Engineer.
Benefits
Competitive Salary401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability InsuranceSupplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed moneyFlexible Spending AccountsPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Time-Off (PTO)Employee Assistance PlanEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsSite specific Production and Incentive PlansSite specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment PlansSite 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.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Engineering
PRS Facility Location
Independence, MO PRIIS - 287