Sr Lead Test & Commissioning Engineer at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Charlestown, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Sr Lead Test & Commissioning Engineer

LOCATION: Springfield / Massachusetts (US-MA), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 7695 | JOB GRADE: 18 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose of the Job

• Prepare, plan, execute and document test and commissioning activities for rail signaling systems in the field, in support to one or several projects.
• Manage as a team leader, Lead T&C Engineers and entry level T&C Engineers.

Reports directly to: T&C Manager

Direct reports: Lead T&C Engineers and T&C Engineers

Main Responsibilities

Key accountabilities:

• Manage, prepare, plan, document and execute all Test & Commissioning activities associated with commissioning signaling systems inclusive of the following:
  • Lead and perform signaling system test activities including
    • Installation, Circuit Breakdown, and Site Acceptance tests,
    • Operational and system integration tests for Interlocking and Wayside locations
    • Dynamic and Static integration tests as required by project requirements

• Lead T&C activities in the field, including management of material, tools, test fixtures, documentation, T&C personnel, access and logistics;.
• Maintenance of location specific test plans, procedures, and data sheets to reflect the "as installed or as tested" condition of locations under test;
• Application of T&C process to ensure tests are conducted in compliance with regulatory standards, project requirements and industry best practices;
• Development and delivery of T&C plans such as daily testing schedule, 3-week look ahead testing schedule, cutover plans, etc.;
• Mentoring / Training the project T&C team;
• Tests on "live" circuits and on new or existing equipment;
• Ensures EHS in the field with guidance and support from the EHS representative;
• Provide support to one or several Projects on railway signaling systems under the direction of T&C Manager instructions
• Acts as the overall T&C Team Leader in accordance with project and contract requirements
• As T&C Team Leader, coordinate multiple location interfaces to efficiently and effectively test vital safety circuits and systems that require T&C test engineers to be in multiple / adjacent locations to accomplish system tests

• Pro-actively manage the interfaces with customers, engineers, consultants and sub-contractors; and
• Provide technical guidance and perform the installation and adjustment of various signaling equipment (switch machines, trip stops, track circuits, code systems, and Carborne interfaces);
• Review test procedures and associated data sheets for accuracy and provide input for improvement and efficiency of execution in the field;
• Ensure the completion of test documentation, data sheets, discrepancy and other reports.
• Maintain status of all testing activities and estimation of time to complete by location;
• Prepare System Testing plans;
• Support Development and delivery of cutover and phasing plans,
• Perform trouble shooting and drive corrective action to eliminate defects / discrepancies
• Deliver highest quality data as input to the commissioning field test reports
• Monitor and periodically audit that the test tools are in perfect working order and calibrated
• Deliver the highest performance in terms of Quality, Costs and Delivery and in compliance with KB Signaling policies, local standards and regulations (in particular EHS and Railway Safety).

Experience

Mandatory:

• 10 years of progressive, freight or commuter railroad or heavy rail transit work experience in testing and commissioning activities for new signal systems or upgrades to existing signal systems, OR maintenance of signal systems and equipment, including the job responsibilities as described above
• Experience must include multiple years of experience with:
  • Automatic train control and signaling systems;
  • Electronics/electrical engineering testing;
  • Experience with test equipment including: VOMs, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and frequency counters; reviewing technical designs and documents; ensuring proper safety readiness for rail signaling projects; installing and testing Track Circuits; testing on vital relay and microprocessor train control interlocking circuits; installing and testing Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) applications for train control Interlocking locations.

Desirable:

• Test & Commissioning or maintenance experience with:
  • audio frequency track circuits;
  • VPI, MicroLok or ElectroLogIXS microprocessor train control systems;
  • legacy vital relay train control systems;
  • Highway crossing warning systems

Competencies & Skills

• Communication and Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership)
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Team building and coordination
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills to interface other teams, customers and partners
• Able to coordinate multiple teams and activities in parallel
• Quality-focused, rigorous, team-player
• Flexibility and mobility, must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States.
• Available to work in harsh railroad wayside environment exposed to hazards such as live third rail during day and night shifts and weekend work activities such as cutovers.
• Customer satisfaction and results orientated
• Ability to use and learn new technologies and tools
• Driver’s license

Education

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related field, OR equivalent experience
• Excellent knowledge of English language (read, written, spoken)

Desirable:

• Formal railroad or transit system signal or train control training
• Training or knowledge of FRA Title 49 Rule and Regulations Governing Railroad Signal and Train Control Systems Parts 234 and 236

What does KB Signaling have to offer you?
- 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
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Company-paid holidays

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Nearest Major Market: Boston

PI255029860

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