Job Description

• 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

• 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.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information

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