Engineer 3, Systems

Knorr Brake Company LLC•Westminster, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The System Engineer (EVAC) is responsible for the engineering implementation of Sanitary Systems on new vehicle designs as well as technical coordination for Rail Services (aftermarket) modernization programs. Systems engineers configure and propose a sanitary system based on concepts and components from the global EVAC design portfolio and best practices that will meet customer functional specifications and industry standards (APTA,NSF, ADA, FRA, ASTM, EMC standards, and meeting all water quality standards in the US). The KB Sanitary Systems group, “EVAC”, enables car builders and operators to provide trains with toilets, showers, and freshwater systems. These systems are used in standard and ADA accessible toilet rooms, private cabins, and dining cars on passenger trains. Sanitary Systems are comprised of pneumatically and electrically actuated and controlled vacuum toilets and electrical control systems to control and monitor them. Typical systems also include an integrated automatic door system, heaters, and other embedded hardware and connect to vehicle management systems.

Requirements

Knowledge Experience with electromechanical systems
Communication Proficiency
Solid Electrical understanding including reading and interpretation of electrical schematics for low voltage electromechanics and relay logic
General understanding of electrical systems and electronics
Knowledge of strength of materials and fabrication techniques
General understanding of drawing tolerances and general drawing practices
In depth knowledge of strength of materials
Skills Time Management
Problem Solving
Presentations directly to customers
Organization Skills
Basic understanding of contracts and agreements.
Team Organization
Negotiating with customers on technical scope
Understanding of common contract requirements and agreements
Must be able to travel (potentially on short notice) most typically for 2-4 day trips, but potentially for several weeks at a time. Typically travel should be 20% or less. Will require international travel.
Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or Physics.
7 to 10 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Direct transportation industry experience is preferred.
Rail transit or rolling stock manufacturing or engineering experience is a plus.
Other potential industries are advanced manufacturing, machining and fabrication, industrial automation, automotive manufacturing, construction equipment, or aerospace.

Responsibilities

Create Technical Proposals with confirmed costing estimates.
Create a clause-by-clause analysis and requirements traceability matrix of customer specifications against the proposed system in proposal phase and track through verification and validation phases.
Create and manage internal design requirements for specialist engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, software, reliability, etc.) based on the customer technical proposal and system documentation.
Lead or facilitate design reviews involving contributing engineering resources.
Perform risk analysis and mitigation plans for technical issues when they arise.
Evaluate proposed engineering changes from customers or internal groups and formulate a consensus approach factoring input from customers, suppliers, internal, and intercompany groups.
Create test plans and oversee qualification testing of systems throughout the vehicle development cycle including providing direction and reviewing outputs of test and validation engineering.
Oversee on-car commissioning according to our scope to make sure that systems achieve final acceptance from the customer
Interface with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production associates to ensure consistent product quality once in the delivery phase.
Provide input for quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations.
Be energy conscious, if applicable.
Provide input for quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
Liaison with R&D group to ensure product roadmap fits North American Market
Evaluate and create new product specifications for inclusion to product roadmap
Work directly with procurement and supplier quality to verify and evaluate potential strategic suppliers or newly onboarded internal products or technologies.
Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations.
Be energy conscious, if applicable.

Benefits

Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
Free gym membership
Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)