Engineer 4, Systems

New York Air Brake; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k plan

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Floating holiday

Stock purchase program

Job summary

New York Air Brake is seeking a Systems Engineer to analyze, design, and validate robust brake control products. The role emphasizes mechanical, electro-mechanical, and mechatronic systems that meet safety and performance requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and drive development throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in rail or transportation systems, strong SysML and safety-analysis experience, and proficiency in proposal

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering field; MS is a plus.
• 6+ years of direct, relevant experience in rail or transportation systems.
• Experience with safety-rated systems (SIL) and system modelling (SysML).
• Experience with Scrum development methodologies and software-based control systems.
• Familiarity with FMECA/FTA/PHAs and project management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and validate brake control products.
• Define system requirements and perform technical analyses.
• Support product integration and drive development lifecycle.
• Prepare technical proposals and system documentation.
• Perform functional and software validation testing.
• Develop interface control documents and system-level analyses.
• Assist with V&V test procedures and design reviews.
• Present technical information to customers and support sales.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Rail/Transportation systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Systems Engineering

Tools

SysML

System Modelling Tools

Job description

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse Group–the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems serving customers around the globe. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

New York Air Brake is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design, development, and validation of brake control products. This role focuses on developing robust mechanical, electro-mechanical, and mechatronic control systems that meet performance, safety, quality, and customer requirements. The Systems Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, perform technical analyses, support product integration, and drive product development throughout the lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for existing products.
• Gather customer requirements for the design of rail braking systems
• Prepare technical proposals including clause-by-clause comments to customer specifications
• Prepare systems documentation including requirement specifications, schematics, etc.
• Perform functional and software validation testing.
• Write Industry papers and speak at conferences, trade shows, etc.
• Develop interface control documents
• Prepare system-level Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Assist with the development of verification and validation test procedures
• Assist with preparation and delivery of technical presentations to customers in support of sales
• Design complex braking systems to satisfy customer and/or strategic development requirements
• Troubleshoot complex system problems and identify root cause / corrective actions
• Provide input to strategic development planning.
• Perform and participate in design reviews.
• Prepare detailed design documentation.
• Adhere to all NYAB development processes.
• Interface with other departments as necessary.

Knowledge

• Understanding of rail braking system operation and design.
• Requirements analysis, allocation and traceability
• Engineering analysis - fluid dynamics, fundamental electrical, software design practice
• FMECA, FTA, PHA, Sensitivity and other Safety analysis
• Scheduling, budgeting, planning and project management
• Strong working knowledge of vibration, mechanical stress, thermal effects
• Working knowledge of System Architecture Development
• Problem solving skills.
• Use of Standard Microsoft Office Suite for communication and documentation

Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related required
• Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related is a plus
• 6+ years of directly relevant experience
• Experience in Rail or transportation systems development
• Development for safety rated systems (SIL)
• Development using System Modelling Tools (SysML)
• Scrum development methodologies
• Experience with software-based control systems.
• Shainin Tools/Six Sigma Methods

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Watertown, NY is $105,400–$158,200 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. New York Air Brake is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.