Perform system test activities such as breakdown tests, operational and system level tests. Conduct tests in compliance with company standards, project requirements, relevant test procedures, safety standards.
Use of test fixtures and follow functional test procedures.
Identify operational and technical problems and assist in practical solutions and improvements to system design when appropriate.
Interface with customers, consultants, and installation contractors, as needed.
Act as Lead T&C engineer in directing other test personnel.
Perform installation and testing of field modifications. This may be performed on "live" circuits and on new or existing equipment.
Assist in the installation and test of factory and field modifications. This may be performed on "live" circuits and on new or existing equipment; Assist in the installation and adjustment of various signaling equipment (switch machine, trip stops, track circuits, code systems, Carborne etc.).
Accurately complete test documentation, data sheets, marking plans, expense reports, daily logs, lost time, and discrepancy reports.
Maintain location plans to reflect the "as installed or as tested" condition of locations under test.
Must maintain highest regard for safety, fail safeness, system reliability and system integrity.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or 8+ years equivalent of related experience testing train control systems.
4-7 years of related experience with electronics/ electrical background.
Previous hands-on experience with test equipment (VOMs, DMMs, voltage meters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, digital multimeters, and signal generators).
Working knowledge of signaling products and "vital" and "non-vital" circuit concepts.
Proven railway safety awareness.
Proven "trouble shooting" skills for problem identification and resolution.
Assignments often require work to be performed at odd hours and/or extended shifts. Work schedules and hours change often. Working holidays and weekends is not uncommon. Work conditions are not always desirable.