Rail Test & Systems Engineer

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 77,070 - 139,668; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (up to 6%)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Education Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail in LaGrange, IL is seeking a testing engineer to support engineering test activities for world-class rail products. You will provide process and measurement support, analyze system interactions, and manage projects from requirements through commissioning.

The role requires reading P&IDs, data acquisition, and travel up to 25%. You will collaborate with multiple engineering groups and remote sites to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Project.
• Data acquisition systems.
• Ability to read and create P&IDs, schematics & drawings.
• Awareness of PLC logic & controls.
• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide process and measurement support for vehicle and engine testing.
• Understand system-level interactions of processes and equipment.
• Full project lifecycle management from defining customer requirements through commissioning and operation.
• Develop project plans and technical solutions for test programs and facility modifications.
• Work with other engineering groups, suppliers, purchasing, plant personnel, etc. to deliver projects.
• Support remote manufacturing sites in test operations and facilities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data acquisition systems

Reading P&IDs, schematics & drawings

PLC logic & controls

Complex systems understanding

Travel willingness

Education

BSME + 5 years experience, BSMET + 5 years experience or AS/AAS/AES in a mechanical field + 10 years experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

A&D Adapt & iTest

DewesoftX

SAE J1939 CAN protocols

NFPA standards

FM Global data sheets

EPA test methods

Engine testing

Job description

Progress Rail in LaGrange, IL is seeking a testing engineer to support engineering test activities for world-class rail products. You will provide process and measurement support, analyze system interactions, and manage projects from requirements through commissioning.

The role requires reading P&IDs, data acquisition, and travel up to 25%. You will collaborate with multiple engineering groups and remote sites to deliver safe, reliable solutions.