**9850BR** **PRS Facility Location:** EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400 **Job Purpose:** The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer’s needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations. **Req ID:** 9850BR **Company Description:** Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube. **Education / Training:** Required: • BS in Mechanical or equivalent. **Job Title:** Project Engineer - Mechanical **City:** La Grange **Key Job Elements:** • Work in a team environment as part of Progress Rail’s Traction Systems Design Group; • Mechanical design, analysis, and testing of >250hp motors and generators; • Conduct diagnostic investigations, analyze data, implement and verify fixes for resolution of field problems; • Knowledge of manufacturing aspects of motors and generators; • Responsible for creating & interpreting design, performance specifications, and providing compliant designs; • Provide shop support and production problem resolution in areas of responsibility; • Testing and validation of new designs and equipment; • Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products; • Provides technical direction to support personnel; • Support Supply Chain in qualification of new suppliers; • Travel as necessary, and flexibility to work on special assignments as required. **Qualifications and Experience:** Required: • Minimum of 5 years practical work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field; • Knowledge of computer engineering software; • Excellent analytical abilities where problems are very complex; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; • Understanding of mechanical aspects of machine design; • Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes; • Ability to work independently and with others. Preferred: • Previous locomotive familiarity and design experience with electrical rotating components; • Previous experience with locomotive alternator and traction motor mechanical design; • Familiarity or experience with PR manufacturing practices; • FEA experience. Essential and Physical Activities Functions • Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium level lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds); • Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment. Depending on assigned project, position may occasionally require motions involved in an industrial working environment, including some low to intense levels of pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping; • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing; • Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE. Position may require travel as necessary, both domestic and international; • Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards; • Safety – Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas. The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Project Engineer. Summary Pay Range: $75,190.00 to $139.668.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail Services. **EEO:** Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities **Benefits:** Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.* + Competitive Salary + 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance + Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions + Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Time-Off (PTO) + Employee Assistance Plan + Education Assistance Program + Employee Recognition Programs + Incentive Bonus Plan + Site Specific Relocation Programs _*Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines._ **Job Category:** Engineering **Work Location Options:** LaGrange **State::** Illinois **Summary Pay Range:** $75,190 - $139,668