Product Introduction(PI) Field Modification (FM) Engineer

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 61,992 - 66,124; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Product Introduction Field Modification Engineer in West Mifflin, PA for a 6-12 month contract with the possibility of permanent hire. The role tests, commissions, and modifies railway vehicle systems in the field, delivering configuration files and documentation.

You will coordinate with procurement, production, and project teams to ensure timely field modifications, adherence to EHS rules, and quality targets while maintaining customer acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a mechanical, manufacturing, or quality engineer.
• Experience in Testing & Commissioning of electrical, control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways, or factory automation.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to speak, write, and read in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver modification files for implementation on the various applicable configurations of the product in the field in accordance with engineering & customer acceptance criteria.
• Verification of field modification files, including test procedures (completeness, availability, validation).
• Plan and coordinate the creation of field modification files and any other relevant documentation.
• Establish the necessary qualified staffing and liaise with procurement to ensure timely supplies of associated tools and materials, interfacing with the production site and the Project Implementation team.
• Coordinate and ensure timely deployment of all modifications in collaboration with the Project Management, Project Implementation, and the customer.
• Ensure quality, cost, and delays of the field modifications through the selection of appropriate competencies.

Skills

Experience in field testing

Strong communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Product Introduction Field Modification Engineer
Location: West Mifflin, PA

Employment Type:6-12 month contract with opportunity for permanent hire

Industry: Transportation Manufacturing
Compensation:$45-$48/hour
Schedule: M-F, Day Shift

About the Opportunity:

Our PI FM Engineers will test & commission mechanical, electrical, control, onboard communications, & network systems on our railway vehicles. You will be performing field modifications, which is a key role within our organization.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

What You'll Do:

• Define and deliver modification files for implementation on the various applicable configurations of the product in the field in accordance with engineering & customer acceptance criteria.
• Performance measurement:
• S - Respect for the timeframe for modification preparation in compliance with EHS rules and work-related processes
• Q - Level of accuracy, maturity, and applicability of the final modification file, with customer acceptance and quality level of the final modification
• C - Respect of the timeframe for modification preparation with achievement of contractual availability (milestone) targets
• D - Completeness and Quality of FM implementation data recorded in the database
• Plan and coordinate the creation of field modification files and any other relevant documentation.
• Establish the necessary qualified staffing and liaise with procurement to ensure timely supplies of associated tools and materials, interfacing with the production site and the Project Implementation team.
• Verification of field modification files, including test procedures (completeness, availability, validation).
• Coordinate and ensure timely deployment (and optimization of train downtime) of all modifications in collaboration with the Project Management, Project Implementation, and the customer.
• Ensure quality, cost, and delays of the field modifications through the selection of appropriate competencies (e.g., special processes)
• Support PrPIM in all field modification-related matters.
• Implement and enforce Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements (Environment, Health & Safety) on the Project Implementation customer site, with the support of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) team representatives.
• Ensure Project Implementation processes are respected.
• Ensure the implementation of appropriate action plans in the event of any deviation or non-conformity within the perimeter of Facility Management implementation.
• Supervise Supplier modification implementation if necessary.
• Ensure data management & updates regarding Facility Management are reported in the same tools.
• Integrate respect for EHS rules (Environment, Health & Safety rules) and any work-related processes.
• Take Return of Experience (REX) about the first modification implementation and adjust/optimize documents & tools for cost and time.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a mechanical, manufacturing, or quality engineer

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience in Testing & Commissioning of electrical, control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways, or factory automation
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external customers
• Ability to speak, write, and read in the English language

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.