ENGINEER, CONTROLS (H004)
LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: 12035 | JOB GRADE: 14
| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join our KB Rail Mexico team in our next steps.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Summary:
The Controls Engineer supports the maintenance automated equipment used to release production parts within the plant.
Essential Functions:
• Coordinate, supervise, and participate in all test stand activities in support of manufacturing, including procurement, runoff, gage R&R, programming, calibration, troubleshooting, modification, and maintenance.
• Design and manage process support systems to maximize equipment up-time and availability (OEE).
• Daily support to work teams in the area of calibration and test.
• Develop/extend system for real-time data acquisition. Analyze process data for capability and process optimization potential.
• Assure equipment compliance to all safety standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge of AAR M-1003 requirements and ISO 22163/9001 standards.
• Assist in the data collection system in order to provide quality information
• Support PSA activities and procedures with team members.
• Adhere to the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System. Take responsibility for those aspects of the system over which they have control.
Gestión y Responsabilidades de Supervisión:
• This position is not responsible for supervising other employees
Knowledge:
• Must have strong programming, electronics, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic background
Experience:
• Must have experience installing and managing a data collection system.
• 4-8 years of hands-on experience.
Skills:
• Self-starter, capable of working independently, highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency and the creativity to achieve results quickly.
• Ability to effectively interface with others as necessary to resolve scheduling, designs, quality, repair, calibration issues.
• Posses' exceptional technical skills (electronic, electrical and mechanical), PLC programming and installation, pressure transducers, strain gages, wiring, design and build, and standard electronic test equipment.
• Must have demonstrated ability in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated automated equipment
Education / Certifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or similar technical field.
• Greenbelt certification a must.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
What does KB Rail Mexico have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Life insurance
- Christmas Bonus
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition programs