Invensys Rail North America- Safetran Safetran has been a leading US Railroad Supplier and Manufacturer since the 1920s.

Safetran Systems is a full range supplier of switch machines, railroad wayside signal systems, rail transit signaling and rail-highway grade crossing active warning systems.

Products include electro-mechanical signal devices, the electrical/electronic control systems, which activate them and the communications systems as well as complete signal system design and construction.

The company is a worldwide leader in grade crossing technology and warning systems including state-of-the-art constant warning time controls, efficient and effective flashing light and gate warning devices, housings and all associated hardware.

Quality materials and workmanship is a tradition with Safetran, which dates back to 1920 when Safetran's predecessors first began to build a reputation for high-quality and excellence of service.

Today, Safetran maintains a network of manufacturing divisions along with the industry's strongest and most diversified sales and service support teams to reflect that dedication to quality and performance, which began over 85 years ago.Safetran is the North America member of the Invensys Rail Group, Invensys plc., with sister companies located in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Australia.

Invensys, plc and the Invensys Rail Group are headquartered in London, UK. Safetran is headquartered in Louisville, KY. We have multiple opportunities available for Senior Systems Engineers in Louisville, KY and Rochester, NY.The Senior Systems Engineer designs, develops and tests all aspects of a signaling system built to customer specifications and other contract requirements.

This position provides direction to technicians and assigns tasks as necessary.

This position provides technical support to customers.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to: Engineering ManagerSupervises: This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities; however, assigns work to sub teams during projects.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESA.

Develops signal circuit designsB Checks signal circuit design of other engineersC Distributes CADD work or detail work to technicians assigned to the projectD Designs tie-in circuits for existing locationsE Maintains drawing version controlF Troubleshoots problems with signal circuit designsG Reviews design and material submittalsH Attends weekly project meetingsI Provides input for assigned tasks at project meetingsJ Creates signal circuit drawing typicalsK Participates in progress meetings with customerL Initiates RFIs (requests for information) for customerM Checks Bills of MaterialN Informs other engineers of any changes that affect the signal system designO Makes necessary design changes when project requirements changeP Documents Design with ISO formsQ Verifies required ISO documentation for projectR Assists Engineering Management and Project Management on scheduling and addressing any issues relevant to the projectS Builds/maintains information on EXCEL spreadsheets or MSWORD documentsT Writes factory and field-test proceduresU Checks relay house power and load requirementsV Reviews project specifications and drawingsW Advises customer of conflicts or issues with the project specificationsX Implements any design changes required due to responses to RFIsY Recommends design changes, or changes to specification requirements, to customer when necessaryZ Performs factory and field-testing.AA. Coordinates testing and technicians during factory and field-testing.BB. Writes field-test reports.CC. Assists with preparing estimating for new projects based on specifications and drawings provided.DD. Troubleshoots circuit problems during factory and field-testing.EE. Identifies possibilities for contract change orders.FF. Provides input for engineering hours and material requirements for change orders.GG. Implements necessary design changes required by a change order.HH. Identifies possible safety issues within the scope of the project.II. Gathers, analyzes, checks and reviews the design requirements to ensure match with customers specifications.JJ. Attends Company and industry-related meetings, as required.KK. Establishes individual goals which are aligned with the Company's business strategies and objectives.LL. Functions as a contributing member of the department's team and other teams, as assigned.MM. Assists the department in the accomplishment of the team's goals.NN. Performs other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCEA.

Effective, value-added engineering solutions/products delivered to customersB Informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workersC Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reportsD Thorough internal check process with focus to continually improve qualityE Exceptional oral and written communicative skillsF Interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and outside of SafetranG Effective decision-making based on engineering knowledge, equipment capabilities and limitations, customer standards and best known practices.

H.

Significant initiative in problem resolution situations and in the performance of job dutiesI Successful performance of assigned duties with minimal supervisionJ Successful performance of assigned duties with frequent interruptions and frequent time pressuresK Successful performance of assigned duties within a team and/or peer environmentL Maintenance of Company information in a confidential manner.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSA.

Ability to maintain a high level of visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of timeB Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization existsC Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering and industry informationD Ability to sit for extended periods of timeE Ability to stand for extended periods of timeF Ability to occasionally reach 2-3 feet, grip and torqueG Ability to occasionally climb 10-50 feet up ladders or on stairwayH Ability to manipulate necessary office equipment, computers and peripherals.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONSA.

This position requires working both the internal and external environment.

Activities occur inside and outside and position will be subject to changes in temperatureB This position will be exposed to many physical hazards and equipment where special training and safety considerations are requiredC This position has frequent exposure to noise, vibration, moving equipment, and various environmental conditions such as chemicals, fumes, poor lighting, dust and/or oil, concrete floors, elevated steel and railroad tracksD This position requires working nights, weekends or non-regular hours to meet deadlinesE This position requires frequent travel.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGA.

Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experienceB Ten or more years of experienceC Knowledge of equipment used on projects - Familiarity with Transit and Safetran partsD Experience with Autocad and Microstation CADDE Strong math and logic skillsF Knowledge of Ladder logic programming.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTA.

General office equipment including, but not limited to printers and copiers.

B.

Computer, peripherals and the Microsoft Office softwareC Use of hand tools required for testingD Typing is mandatoryE Computer software including, but not limited to:
Multi-meters - digital
Triplett Meter
Oscilloscope/Current Probe
Frequency Generator

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