Rail Engine Prototyping Engineer II

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Education Assistance

Relocation assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company in Illinois is seeking an engineering professional to contribute to design, development, and manufacturing of rail products. You will perform prototype testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis to improve engine components.

The role requires a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience and a strong foundation in mechanics, thermodynamics and manufacturing techniques.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of experience or MS with 1+ years of experience.
• Theoretical and applied mechanics, vibrations, fluids, metallurgy, electricity, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and manufacturing techniques.
• Training in computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype testing and validation of engine components.
• Perform engine troubleshooting, data collection and failure analysis.
• Implement engineering changes.
• Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and maintain math data.
• Develop solutions for engineering related product problems (Root Cause).
• Provide technical directions to support personnel.
• Work with engineering functions, suppliers and plant personnel to implement cost reduction and product improvements.
• Coordinate and consult with other departments outside engineering such as manufacturing.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Analytical ability

Engineering theory

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Design and manufacturing processes

Independent work

Computer engineering software

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Theoretical & applied mechanics, vibrations, fluids, metallurgy, electricity, thermodynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing

Computer applications training

Job description

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company in Illinois is seeking an engineering professional to contribute to design, development, and manufacturing of rail products. You will perform prototype testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis to improve engine components.

The role requires a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience and a strong foundation in mechanics, thermodynamics and manufacturing techniques.