Field Equipment Engineer

Description

Provide various engineering services to support the safe and reliable operation of the Metro-North Railroad rolling stock fleet. Engineering services include: Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Materials Engineering, advanced analytic services for Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Availability and Maintainability, and Enterprise Asset Management, Quality functions, Technical Support, and Maintenance Planning.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop equipment modifications.
• Review and process Equipment Change Requests (ECRs), design the equipment modifications, and write the instructions for implementation of such modifications.
• Develop Equipment Maintenance Instructions (EMIs), Equipment Overhaul Instructions (EOIs), and Maintenance Service Bulletin MSBs to create a standard of good maintenance and safety practice and to convey emergency repair information.
• Participate and provide engineering expertise in preparation of technical specifications and procurement of new fleet and overhaul of existing fleet and system.
• Support Revenue Service Operations proactively utilizing Wayside Monitoring and Diagnostic System (WMDS), Chief Logs, and IMS/AMS data management systems to minimize operational risk and identify trends.
• Retrieve and review downloads such as Real Time Data Monitoring (RTDM) and Event Recorder (ER) for train incidents and failure investigations. Provide technical evaluations detailing cause and corrective actions.
• Provide oversight and guidance to shop personnel for failure investigations, troubleshooting and repairs of all rolling stock.
• Utilize engineering principles in component failure analysis and provide detailed findings and technical bases for cause and resolution.
• Effectively contribute to the functions of all MofE departments, other Metro-North Railroad departments, other MTA agencies to support the rolling stock fleet reliability and operations efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate a technical knowledge of either electrical or mechanical equipment systems to include, but not limited to, controls, power and pneumatic, microprocessor-based, high voltage, low voltage, system interfaces, and mechanical systems.
• Be capable of interpreting existing electrical schematics and vendor supplied wiring, piping, diagrams necessary for troubleshooting rolling stock systems, subsystems and component-level.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to diagnose fleet problems and provide acceptable recommendations to maintenance supervision or workforce.
• Understand regulatory rules and guidelines including FRA and APTA.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and both oral and written communication skills will all levels of MNR personnel.
• Working knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience in configuring replacement components and system assemblies for fit, form and function applications.
• Able to determine appropriate functional requirements for equipment systems with regards to design and maintenance, based on reliability and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with FRA regulations, APTA standards as well as other industry related engineering standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills for development of correspondence, reports, procedures and technical Instructions.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices rules and regulations in a railroad environment.
• Knowledge in the review and development of drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or comparable applications.
• CAD/CAE and Auto Cad experience or demonstrated equivalent.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an engineering environment and/or equipment manufacturer working on passenger railcars and/or locomotives or related mass transportation equipment.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• OR Completion of the Metro-North Railroad Engineer-in-Training Program and two (2) years of supervisory competencies.

The Following Is/are Preferred

• MS in ME and/or PE.

Benefits

• Commuter Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts).
• Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents).
• Pension Plans and Retirement Savings Accounts for eligible employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs.
• Work Life Services team.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Managerial Benefits.

Other Information

• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience.
• The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.
• Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• Current employee applicants should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record.
• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
• If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.