Engineer 4, Systems

New York Air Brake Corp.; City of Watertown (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Vacation leave (120 hours)

Personal Paid Absence (40 hours)

12 paid holidays

Floating holiday

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Watertown, NY is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the analysis, design, development and validation of brake control products. The role emphasizes mechanical, electro-mechanical and mechatronic control systems guided by safety and customer requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams to define requirements, perform analyses, support integration, and drive product development through the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in systems/EE/mechanical engineering.
• 6+ years of directly relevant experience in rail/transport systems.
• Experience with safety-rated development (SIL) and SysML.
• Experience using system modelling tools and Scrum methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for existing products.
• Gather customer requirements for rail braking systems design.
• Perform functional and software validation testing.
• Design complex braking systems to satisfy requirements.
• Prepare system-level analyses and interface control documents.

Skills

Requirements analysis

System architecture development

Project management

Mechanical/electro-mechanical design

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Systems Engineering

M.S. in Systems Engineering

Tools

SysML

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Engineer 4, Systems

LOCATION: Watertown, NY / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 10588 | JOB GRADE: 17

ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC 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

Benefits

• 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 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.

Nearest Major Market: Watertown

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.