Control Engineer at Erie, PA

ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

This role is responsible for design and implementation of Client heavy haul, power haul and transit locomotive power, traction, and auxiliaries control from inception through final product validation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Own design and controls development for transportation Controls including function definition, requirements development, dynamic analysis, and failure modes analysis.
- Pursue new technology and efficiencies in controls applications, operability and platform designs.
- Work closely with systems engineering, program management, commercial teams, simulation, software and hardware teams in pursuit of advanced controls techniques such as MBC, MIMO, etc.
- Lead the creation of controls systems component, hardware and applications documentation and verification procedures of new designs.
- Lead controls hardware and software testing, full operability dry rig testing and unit validation for all first article controls.
- Use Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to provide robust advanced technologies controls for a broad range of Client Controls applications.
- Facilitate communication of technical and business information between organizations and within work group.
- Strong knowledge of test execution, requirements traceability, defect reporting, and automation concepts.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Strong working knowledge Matlab/Simulink.
- Hands-on, willing to support simulation and on-locomotive testing & validation.
- A passion for locomotive Engineering.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

- Demonstrated initiative, drive, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience with design and application of power generation auxiliary controls, or propulsion/traction control systems.
- Team player and ability to self-direct and ability to work with minimal direction, resourceful.
- Controls domain knowledge in Model based/model predictive control or other advance controls strategies.
- Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated problem solving capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills and prior success in working with or leading cross-functional teams.
- Working knowledge of the control system hardware, applications and software.
- Working knowledge of Locomotive and/or off-highway vehicles and auxiliary systems.
- Self-Starter able to work with limited supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.