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Mechanical Project Engineer

Progress Rail Services
La Grange, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

10011BR

PRS Facility Location :

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

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 : 10011BR

Company Description :

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail 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 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 their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training :

BSME 3 years experience, BSMET 5 years experience or AS / AAS / AES in a mechanical field 10 years experience

Job Title :

Mechanical Project Engineer

City : La Grange

Key Job Elements :

  • Provides process & measurement support for vehicle & engine testing;
  • Understands system level interactions of processes & equipment to both support existing systems and create new system / equipment designs & implementations;
  • Full cycle project management, from defining customer requirements through system commissioning and operation;
  • Develop comprehensive project plans and technical solutions for test programs & facility modifications;
  • Works with other engineering groups, suppliers, purchasing, plant personnel, etc. to deliver projects;
  • Works with remote manufacturing sites in support of their test operations & facilities.

Qualifications and Experience :

Required :

  • Working knowledge of :
  • Microsoft Office suite & Project;
  • Data acquisition systems;
  • Ability to read and create P&IDs, schematics & drawings;
  • Awareness of PLC logic & controls;
  • Ability to understand complex systems;
  • Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
  • Preferred :

  • Working knowledge of :
  • Siemens NX & Teamcenter;
  • Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk;
  • A&D Adapt & iTest;
  • DewesoftX;
  • SAE J1939, or other CAN protocols;
  • Building Codes, NFPA Codes & Standards, FM Global data sheets;
  • EPA test methods and requirements;
  • Engine & genset testing, specifically for large diesel engines.
  • Essential and Physical Activities Functions

  • Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial
  • environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);

  • Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
  • 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;
  • 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 is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e., blue flag) and use of all PPE.
  • 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 : Competitive Salary

    401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

    Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance

    Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

    Flexible Spending Accounts

    Paid Vacation

    Paid Holidays

    Paid Time-Off (PTO)

    Employee Assistance Plan

    Education Assistance Program

    Employee Recognition Programs

    Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

    Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

    Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

  • Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time / part-time and regular / temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
  • Job Category : Engineering

    Work Location Options :

    LaGrange

    State : : Illinois

    Salary : $75,190 - $139,668

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