Future Opening: Electrical Engineer

Apscareerportal; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CRRC Sifang America in Illinois seeks an Electrical/Commissioning Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of light rail vehicles, ensuring functionality and reliability for CTA deliveries.

You will develop commissioning plans, track progress, create detailed records, train technicians, and provide on-site support. The role requires hands-on testing, strong schematic interpretation, and collaboration with engineering, production, and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control/CS Eng.
• 1–3 years testing and commissioning experience.
• Strong ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans and track schedules.
• Record and close issues in an open item list.
• Lead on-site commissioning with technicians and engineers.
• Provide on-site support and training.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning

AutoCAD

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Control/Computer Science Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Our Electrical Engineer will work on the testing of the light rail vehicles to make sure they function correctly and produce the expected results. The main goal of the Commissioning Engineer is to work with our complete CRRC team to thoroughly test and commission our products to achieve high customer satisfaction and a reliable product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop an expert role in the commissioning of CRRC Light Rail Vehicles.
• Develop commissioning plans for upcoming vehicle testing, and commissioning schedules and track progress against the schedule
• Create an open item list to record, track, and close issues identified during commissioning.
• Create detailed commissioning records as a part of the car history book.
• Optimize test procedures, work instructions, and related technical documents to improve usability and efficiency.
• Identify and drive the purchase of equipment and tooling required for commissioning.
• Collaborate with CRRC Engineering, Quality, Production, Procurement, and Project Management to streamline commissioning processes.
• Provide support to the end customer (CTA) on in-process inspection and final functional inspection before delivery.
• Provide on-site technical support to end customers (CTA) as requested.
• Provide technical expertise to commissioning technicians and after-sales field service teams.
• Lead teams of technicians, vendors, and/or engineers to work onsite for diagnosing and troubleshooting faults.
• Develop and implement a training program for dynamic and static commissioning.
• Mentor commissioning technicians on commissioning best practices.
• Convert and implement engineering change notifications issued by the parent company.
• Contribute and communicate technical feedback to Engineering to drive optimal reliability and maintainability of the product.
• Contribute and instruct electricians on train wiring, wire termination, and connector assembling.
• Contribute and instruct electricians on train wiring tests including continuity test, wire insulation test, and high potential test.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and create a solution to production issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Control/Computer Science Engineering.
• One to three years of relevant Testing & Commissioning work experience with strong learning ability
• Ability to work across multiple systems and develop core competencies beyond the engineering field of study.
• Strong skills in reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to take a "hands-on" approach to commission.
• Ability to learn new software programs in a continuously evolving environment.
• Experienced with the use of testing and measuring instruments; such as reading different meters, sensors, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for

Preferred

• Rail industry field service or commissioning experience
• Experience in the principles of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and speak Mandarin

AAP/EEO Statement

CRRC is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of CRRC that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000/annually

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

CRRC Sifang America is an Illinois-based subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Limited. CRRC Corporation Limited,the parent company, is a world leader in the designing, engineering and manufacturing of advanced passenger rail vehicles and high-speed trains. Headquartered in Beijing, China, CRRC Corporation Limited has 46 wholly-owned & majority-owned subsidiaries. They are a global innovator in rail car and locomotive construction and maintenance.

In 2016, CRRC Sifang America was awarded a contract by the Chicago Transit Authority to supply 846 new railcars.

CRRC Sifang America recently constructed a state-of-the-art production facility on the city’s southeast side, returning railcar manufacturing to Chicago after a 50-year absence.

I was referred to this position by a current employee