Locomotive Propulsion & Brake Test Engineer

Torrey Holistics; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Impact Workforce Solutions in Muncie, IN is hiring a Rail Propulsion & Brake Test Specialist to test diesel-electric propulsion, air brakes, and system interactions. You will isolate faults across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, conduct track tests under strict safety rules, and operate locomotives, tuggers, forklifts, and overhead cranes as needed.

You’ll read schematics and instrumentation, lead root-cause analysis, and coordinate with Quality and Production to drive corrective

Qualifications

• Hands-on troubleshooting in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics and flowcharts.
• Strong communication skills for documentation and non-conformance resolution.
• Must have Skill Level I: 0–2 years of experience or an electrical/mechanical engineering degree.
• Skill Level II: 2+ years of relevant experience or advanced technical skill.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate diesel-electric propulsion, air brake performance, and system interactions.
• Isolate faults and repair issues spanning electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct track tests under strict operating rules and safety procedures.
• Follow work instructions, capture accurate measurements, and configure specialized instrumentation.
• Operate locomotives as well as tuggers, forklifts, and overhead cranes as needed.
• Read and interpret schematics, flowcharts, gauges, and precision instruments.
• Lead-level impact: root-cause resolution and corrective action with Quality and Production.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Job description

Impact Workforce Solutions in Muncie, IN is hiring a Rail Propulsion & Brake Test Specialist to test diesel-electric propulsion, air brakes, and system interactions. You will isolate faults across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, conduct track tests under strict safety rules, and operate locomotives, tuggers, forklifts, and overhead cranes as needed.

You’ll read schematics and instrumentation, lead root-cause analysis, and coordinate with Quality and Production to drive corrective