Field Equipment Engineer

Primary Location: Croton-Harmon

Salary Range: $85,287 - $122,774.55

This is a non-DOT regulated/safety sensitive, non-union position. Telework is eligible.

About the Role

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.

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 Bulletins (MSB) 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 systems.
• 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 Maintenance of Equipment (MofE) departments, other Metro-North Railroad departments, and other MTA agencies to support the rolling stock fleet reliability and operations efficiency.
• Position may be required to work various shifts and locations as assigned to support a 24-hour day, 7 days a week operation. Will be on call and respond to emergencies as required.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Must 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.
• Must 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.
• Ability to understand regulatory rules and guidelines including FRA and APTA.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and both oral and written communication skills with all levels of Metro-North Railroad personnel.
• Working knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience in configuring replacement components and system assemblies for fit, form and function applications.
• Ability 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 AutoCAD experience or demonstrated equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical Engineering and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

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.