Instrument Technician

10009BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

Job Purpose:

Perform the more specialized mechanical and/or electrical build, test and repair work on experimental or prototype products, components, new locomotives and equipment where work duties follow established standards, specifications and instructions.

Req ID:

10009BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• BSEE, BSME, BSEET, BSMET Degree or equivalent work experience in the field.

Job Title:

Instrument Technician

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

• Interprets instrumentation requests, experimental test requests, and experimental test instructions;

• Defines and provides support for component, system and locomotive tests;

• Coordinates and supports multiple test initiatives;

• Knowledgeable of basic test instrumentation (multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, calibrators and power supplies);

• Knowledge of the measurement of mechanical and electrical parameters;

• Knowledge of analog and digital signal conditioning and filtering;

• Knowledge of digital data acquisition and reduction systems;

• Knowledge of transducer and instrumentation calibration and maintenance;

• Assures effectiveness of test and data collection systems;

• Designs and fabricates unique cable assemblies, instrument and mechanical fixturing solutions;

• Identifies and reviews software & hardware for test applications and support services;

• Domestic and International travel as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Good oral and written communications skills;

• High level of interpersonal and team skills;

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Power Point, & Project;

• Experience with test support in Engineering, Production and Customer environments;

• Able to adapt to a dynamic and variable work environment and customer base.

Preferred:

• Experience with Yokogawa, DEWESoft, & test cell data acquisition software & control packages;

• Experience with locomotive diesel engines, mechanical and electrical control systems;

• Experience with PLCs hardware and programing.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial

environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85 decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;

• Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;

• Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e., blue flag) and use of all PPE.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Engineering

State::

Illinois