Merakey Jobs

10036BR

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:

10036BR

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 Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred:

• MS in Mechanical Engineering.

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer, Turbocharger

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

• Assignment will focus on design, development, and manufacture of PRL’s 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine turbocharger family;

• Work in a team environment as part of Progress Rail’s Engine Design/Turbocharger Design Engineering Group;

• Performs design analyses;

• Assists in developing and implementing engineering designs and associated design changes;

• Participates in solution of mechanical engineering related product problems (Root Cause);

• Plans and implements test and / or development programs.

• Provides technical direction to execute test and validation support personnel;

• Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement design developments, product improvements, and cost reductions;

• Releases components for production;

• Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations;

• Coordinates and consults with departments outside engineering; manufacturing, supply chain, field service, etc.;

• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products;

• Travel as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Proven experience of 3 or more years in mechanical machinery design;

• Excellent analytical abilities where problems are very complex;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Understanding of materials, engineering theory, and principles of design;

• Experience and understanding of manufacturing processes;

• Experience using CAD or computer programs to design, develop, and analyze mechanical components.

Preferred:

• Gear train design experience;

• Fluid-film bearing design and understanding;

• Vibration and rotor dynamics understanding;

• Understanding and experience with forgings and casting components, manufacturing, and properties;

• Unigraphics experience;

• Python, VBA, Matlab programming experience.

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