Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Power Electronics and Onboard Systems (Rolling Stock)

Company Profile

SepsaMedha North America is located in Ballston Spa, NY and manufactures power supplies, converters and passenger information and onboard systems for rail vehicles. SepsaMedha is a benchmark in the industry with more than 30,500 converters and 35,000 on-board systems installed in the trains of the main manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Today, as part of the MEDHA group, we continue to provide our customers with the talent and human value of our team, which is, without a doubt, our greatest strength and differentiation.

Position Summary

We are looking for a qualified Project Engineer, reporting to the General Manager – Projects. The Project Engineer will support the development and implementation of power electronics for rail and transit systems. This role will serve as the critical link between our US-based customers and our engineering and testing team in Spain, ensuring seamless communication, project execution, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power electronics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across international teams.

Responsibilities

Customer Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact for US-based rail and transit customers during the execution of design and delivery as per the contract.
• Understand customer requirements and ensure they are communicated effectively to the Spain-based development team during design.
• Receive, process and address technical customer concerns in close collaboration with the local US-based team, before escalating to Spain.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, presentations, and reviews between customers and the development team.

Project Management

• Oversee project timelines, milestones, and technical deliverables to ensure the technical share of projects is completed and delivered on time.
• Track and report project progress, identifying and mitigating risks to deliverables as they arise.
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and technical project scope.
• Know and manage contractual technical documentation and their maintenance.

Technical Support

• Provide technical support and expertise to customers, assisting with the integration and application of our delivered systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the development, testing, and deployment phases.
• Work closely with the engineering team in Spain to develop solutions that meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Work with our local field service team to support and triage upcoming technical issues.
• Write FARs, create corrective action plans and act in the Quality Assurance role in close collaboration with the Quality Team.

Documentation and Compliance

• Prepare and maintain detailed technical project documentation, including specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards, statutory as well as customer defined.
• Review and contribute technical documentation created in Spain for consistency and requirements compliance.

Collaboration

• Foster a collaborative working environment between the US-based production team and the Spain-based engineering teams.
• Travel as necessary to customer sites and the Spain office to support project activities.

Required Skills / Knowledge

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced engineering degree or certifications beneficial.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in power electronics and communication systems, ideally within the rail and transit industry.
• Proven experience working in projects and acting as a liaison between customers and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for rail and transit systems.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of power electronics and onboard systems, and their applications in rail and transit systems.
• Excellent project skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and international teams.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., project management software, word processing software, technical diagnostic tools).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Spanish proficiency beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Rich health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match on day one
• Paid time off and holidays