Progress Rail Services Jobs

9722BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer’s needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.

Req ID:

9722BR

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:

Required:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Job Title:

Software Lab Engineer

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

• Ensure that the software lab supports the software testing required to provide a quality product to our customers;

• Identify and execute any and all planned maintenance on all equipment;

• Support engineers in setting up the stand for more advanced configurations beyond the knowledge of the test engineers;

• Troubleshoot issues that arise in a timely manner using Change Requests to manage workload;

• Ensure the hardware remains current and adequate for the job;

• Support and sometimes drive the development of new hardware or entire test stands based on department needs;

• Continuous improvement including constantly addressing any possible safety concerns;

• Travel less than 10%.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 1 year of technical experience in a software or hardware lab environment or other comparable job experience;

• Excellent organizational, technical leadership and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts and support assertions with data; ability to make decisions based on facts;

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of team environment;

• Strong customer interaction skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Preferred:

• 3 to 5 years of technical experience relevant to the lab management key job elements;

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Rare standing and walking;

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. Constant sitting, rare walking and standing;

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

• Work Environment – Position is consistent with standard office environment;

• Emotional Demands – High level of responsibility; high sense of urgency. Ability to multitask and coordinate multiple issues simultaneously. Requires ability to coordinate work of a team to accomplish mission success;

• Safety – Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment.

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

Work Location Options:

LaGrange

State::

Illinois