Product Introduction(PI) Field Modification (FM) Engineer

Aleron; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 61,992 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is looking for a Product Introduction Field Modification Engineer to work in West Mifflin, PA. This position involves defining modification files and coordinating field modifications to ensure compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The role requires strong communication skills and experience in the transportation manufacturing industry. This is a 6-12 month contract with potential for permanent hire.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a mechanical, manufacturing, or quality engineer.
• Ability to speak, write, and read in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver modification files for implementation in the field.
• Plan and coordinate creation of field modification files.
• Verify field modification files, including test procedures.

Skills

Testing & commissioning of electrical systems

Mechanical engineering

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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

Our PI FM Engineers test & commission mechanical, electrical, control, onboard communications, and network systems on railway vehicles. The role involves performing field modifications and ensuring they meet engineering and customer acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver modification files for implementation on various product configurations in the field in accordance with engineering and customer acceptance criteria.
• Performance measurement:
  1. S – Respect for the timeframe for modification preparation in compliance with EHS rules and work-related processes
  2. Q – Level of accuracy, maturity, and applicability of the final modification file, with customer acceptance and quality level of the final modification
  3. C – Respect of the timeframe for modification preparation with achievement of contractual availability (milestone) targets
  4. 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.
• Verify 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.
• Support PrPIM in all field modification-related matters.
• Implement and enforce Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements on the Project Implementation customer site.
• Ensure Project Implementation processes are respected.
• Ensure the implementation of appropriate action plans for any deviation or non-conformity within the scope of Facility Management implementation.
• Supervise Supplier modification implementation if necessary.
• Ensure data management and updates regarding Facility Management are reported in the same tools.
• Integrate respect for EHS 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.

Qualifications

• 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 English

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 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.