Advanced Lead Engineer - Traction & Auxiliary Controls
Core
Lead design, development, integration, and validation of traction and auxiliary control systems for diesel-electric, battery-electric, and hybrid locomotive platforms.
Role type
Senior IC controls and systems integration engineer
Builds
Traction and auxiliary control subsystems for next-generation rail propulsion platforms
Domain
Rail transportation, power electronics, electric machines, battery systems
Required skills
Controls engineering, systems integration, propulsion system development, requirements management, verification and validation, MATLAB/Simulink, power electronics, electric machines, battery systems, auxiliary controls
Preferred skills
Technical leadership, problem-solving, communication
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems
Responsibilities
Lead design, development, integration, and validation of traction and auxiliary control systems; Develop subsystem requirements, control functions, and system architectures; Integrate control system modules with propulsion batteries, inverters, converters, motors, alternators, rectifiers, diesel engines, cooling systems, compressed air systems, and related locomotive subsystems; Execute engineering analyses including requirements development, dynamic system analysis, failure modes analysis, design trade studies, and verification activities; Support product enhancements and new product introduction programs through design validation, testing, and field implementation; Investigate system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and reliability; Collaborate across engineering disciplines to apply advanced controls methods and technologies to emerging customer and business needs; Prepare and maintain technical documentation in accordance with engineering procedures and quality standards; Participate in technical reviews, project reviews, and organizational initiatives while providing technical leadership and mentorship.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership