Engineer 3, Systems 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 9702 | JOB GRADE:16  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

The System Engineer (EVAC) is responsible for the engineering implementation of Sanitary Systems on new vehicle designs as well as technical coordination for Rail Services (aftermarket) modernization programs. Systems engineers configure and propose a sanitary system based on concepts and components from the global EVAC design portfolio and best practices that will meet customer functional specifications and industry standards (APTA,NSF, ADA, FRA, ASTM, EMC standards, and meeting all water quality standards in the US). 

The KB Sanitary Systems group, “EVAC”, enables car builders and operators to provide trains with toilets, showers, and freshwater systems. These systems are used in standard and ADA accessible toilet rooms, private cabins, and dining cars on passenger trains. Sanitary Systems are comprised of pneumatically and electrically actuated and controlled vacuum toilets and electrical control systems to control and monitor them. Typical systems also include an integrated automatic door system, heaters, and other embedded hardware and connect to vehicle management systems.

Essential Functions:

• Create Technical Proposals with confirmed costing estimates.
• Create a clause-by-clause analysis and requirements traceability matrix of customer specifications against the proposed system in proposal phase and track through verification and validation phases.
• Create and manage internal design requirements for specialist engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, software, reliability, etc.) based on the customer technical proposal and system documentation.
• Lead or facilitate design reviews involving contributing engineering resources.
• Perform risk analysis and mitigation plans for technical issues when they arise.
• Evaluate proposed engineering changes from customers or internal groups and formulate a consensus approach factoring input from customers, suppliers, internal, and intercompany groups.
• Create test plans and oversee qualification testing of systems throughout the vehicle development cycle including providing direction and reviewing outputs of test and validation engineering.
• Oversee on-car commissioning according to our scope to make sure that systems achieve final acceptance from the customer
• Interface with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production associates to ensure consistent product quality once in the delivery phase.
• Provide input for quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Provide input for quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
• Liaison with R&D group to ensure product roadmap fits North American Market
• Evaluate and create new product specifications for inclusion to product roadmap
• Work directly with procurement and supplier quality to verify and evaluate potential strategic suppliers or newly onboarded internal products or technologies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.

Knowledge

• Experience with electromechanical systems
• Communication Proficiency
• Solid Electrical understanding including reading and interpretation of electrical schematics for low voltage electromechanics and relay logic
• General understanding of electrical systems and electronics
• Knowledge of strength of materials and fabrication techniques
• General understanding of drawing tolerances and general drawing practices
• In depth knowledge of strength of materials

Skills

• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Presentations directly to customers
• Organization Skills

• Basic understanding of contracts and agreements.
• Team Organization
• Negotiating with customers on technical scope
• Understanding of common contract requirements and agreements

Travel

Must be able to travel (potentially on short notice) most typically for 2-4 day trips, but potentially for several weeks at a time. Typically travel should be 20% or less.  Will require international travel.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or Physics.
2. 7 to 10 years of experience. Direct transportation industry experience is preferred. Rail transit or rolling stock manufacturing or engineering experience is a plus.  Other potential industries are advanced manufacturing, machining and fabrication, industrial automation, automotive manufacturing, construction equipment, or aerospace.  

Please note: At this time,  we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Westminster, MD is $89,900 to $134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Knorr Brake Corporation is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

Knorr Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.