Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in McCook, IL that is seeking a Project Engineer.Responsibilities:

• Prepare, design, develop electrical application designs for complete locomotive electrical systems per customer specification, engineering standards, and previous designs
• Develop electrical circuits and systems, including schematic and application drawings, for locomotive application, to meet customer requirements and design specifications
• Provide support to manufacturing (not to exceed 10% of available time) for questions / corrections/modification related to locomotive electrical applications, resolve issues, and produce the appropriate design change documentation
• Works with suppliers to understand and develop the application of electrical components, equipment, or systems to the locomotive
• Analyze and interpret locomotive customer and engineering specifications to develop required electrical schematic and electrical applications
• Manage, coordinate, and clearly communicate the status of all electrical application deliverables per customer order and manufacturing schedule
• Conduct design reviews, as required, for all phases of electrical application development.
• Clearly and accurately produce all necessary documentation of electrical designs as required by Manufacturing and Product Design
• Stay current with new electrical technology for potential impact in locomotive electrical system design
• Organize workload in order to provide updates and status reports in a timely manner
• Perform basic electrical design tasks including (but not limited to) circuit development, component selection, cable sizing, load analysis, BOM development, electrical load management, connection and interconnection design, and application development/design
• Travel as required

Skills

• BSEE degree (or equivalent) required
• Advanced engineering degree (preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in developing / designing vehicle based electrical systems
• Six Sigma training (preferred)
• Model Based Engineering training (preferred)
• Project Management training (preferred)
• Ability to read and understand locomotive electrical schematics and application drawings
• Full understanding of circuit development within a physical schematic
• Above average electrical troubleshooting skills
• Basic understanding of Locomotive subsystems as they pertain to electrical development
• Basic understanding of locomotive general arrangement and equipment
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex
• Ability to work independently yet consistently execute to job schedules and milestone dates

Technical Requirements:

• Training/experience in electrical controls including machines, controls, and power systems
• Experience with computer aided electrical schematic generation
• Proficiency and experience with computer applications including MS-Office suite
• Experience utilizing SAP (or equivalent) for parts usage and BOM determination
• Experience with NX or other mechanical CAD applications

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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