Engineer 4, Systems

Knorr-Bremse•Watertown, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, and validating brake control products. The role focuses on robust mechanical, electromechanical, and mechatronic control systems that meet performance, safety, quality, and customer requirements. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, conduct technical analyses, support product integration, and advance product development throughout its lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 6 years of directly relevant experience.
Experience in rail or transportation systems development.
Experience developing safety-rated systems (SIL).
Experience developing with system modeling tools (SysML).
Experience with software-based control systems.
Understanding of rail braking system operation and design.
Knowledge of requirements analysis, allocation, and traceability.
Engineering analysis knowledge, including fluid dynamics, fundamental electrical engineering, and software design practices.
Knowledge of FMECA, FTA, PHA, sensitivity analysis, and other safety analysis.
Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, planning, and project management.
Strong working knowledge of vibration, mechanical stress, and thermal effects.
Working knowledge of system architecture development.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to use the standard Microsoft Office Suite for communication and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with Scrum development methodologies.
Experience with Shainin tools or Six Sigma methods.

Responsibilities

Provide maintenance support for existing products.
Gather customer requirements for rail braking system design.
Prepare technical proposals, including clause-by-clause comments on customer specifications.
Prepare systems documentation, including requirements specifications and schematics.
Perform functional and software validation testing.
Write industry papers and speak at conferences and trade shows.
Develop interface control documents.
Prepare system-level Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
Assist with developing verification and validation test procedures.
Assist with preparing and delivering technical presentations to customers in support of sales.
Design complex braking systems to meet customer and strategic development requirements.
Troubleshoot complex system problems and identify root causes and corrective actions.
Provide input to strategic development planning.
Perform and participate in design reviews.
Prepare detailed design documentation.
Follow all NYAB development processes.
Interface with other departments as necessary.