Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.
Design, document and support standard and custom rail service equipment, functional systems, and production support for a variety of products working initially with simple components and will gradually take on more complex system designs. The Electrical Product Engineer will work with wide variety of product types while continuing to develop machine and system designs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Create electrical documentation including schematics, control box assemblies, wiring charts, cable charts, machine interconnects and component level documentation.
Review design specifications to establish customer requirements, interact with product management and the customer as required.
Create and verify engineering calculations
Check and approve designs and drawings
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Drafters and internal customers
Support system integration into the vehicle.
Offer innovative solutions to technically complex problems.
Create and maintain bill of materials.
Review and implement change requests.
Capture and account for customer or field issues.
Offer innovative solutions for cost reductions, improved reliability, quality issues, safety issues, etc.
Drive Continuous Improvement and Standardization
Check and approve applicable sections of operations manuals, maintenance manuals and parts books
Provide manufacturing and commissioning Support
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Specify components
Meet deadlines to ensure projects are completed within acceptable time and cost targets.
Provide periodic status updates on projects through reports, presentations and design reviews.
May travel to customer locations, globally, to support product in field applications.
Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
*Basic Required Qualifications: *
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
7+ years of heavy equipment product engineering experience
Experience with 3D CAD software
3+ years of electrical CAD software experience
Experience with PLM & MRP software
Experience in machine design of mobile equipment
Experience designing and laying out electrical control boxes
Experience with drafting standards and part creation
Experience designing DC electrical schematics
Experience with DC power distribution & design along with distributed I/O network design
Experience with engine wiring, CAN networks and J1939 components
Work experience designing AC electrical schematics
Experience with AC motors, drives, & starters
Experience with AC generator & power distribution
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of manufacturing principles and processes
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma
Experience with PCB Schematic & layout design
Experience with Solid Edge CAD software (modelling and drafting)
Experience with E3 Electrical CAD software (e.g. Schema, Panel, Database)
Experience with Teamcenter & LN software.
Experience of machine design of railroad-specific equipment
Experience writing Visual Basic code
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbal and written
The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other departments
Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, across functions and with all levels of the organization
Ability to communicate project status updates in a team environment
Technical Skills
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data
Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook
Experience using a multi-meter and other electrical equipment
Experience trouble shooting an electrical problem
Have hands on abilities to fix Harsco's products
Experience writing PLC, C, or C++ software
Knowledge of NEC standards
Knowledge of British standards
Knowledge of DIN standards
Knowledge of EMC testing standards
Knowledge of IEC testing standards
Ability to incorporate and manage multiple formats into the complete product definition: vendor manuals, vendor data sheets, customer specifications, Harsco Rail specifications, 2D drawings, 3D models, mark-ups, verbal instructions, etc.
*Essential Functions: *
The ability to predictably and regularly attend work.
The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
The ability to manage several tasks at once
The ability to follow direction or instruction
The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
The ability to travel domestically and internationally via commercial airline and automobile up to 20% of the time
The ability to effectively plan, organize and complete work with minimal supervision
Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
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