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Functional Engineer

Date:  Dec 17, 2024
Company:  CAF USA
Location: 

BOSTON, US

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provide high value-added sustainable mobility for its customers. We're proud to be recognized for our versatility, flexibility and for our capacity to constantly adapt and innovate.

 

CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work/life balance that ideally suits who they are.

Overview

The Functional Engineer in CAF US will act as a technical front face with the US customers for the definition and implementation of all Vehicle functionalities and electronic systems integration. This role will be responsible for customer engagement and tender/project development needs to help the Company deliver a design that fulfills the Contract on time and within budget. The Functional Engineer will collaborate with the design team to define the vehicle functionality and electronic system integration, to develop and deliver high-quality engineering work so as to satisfy customer requirements while adhering to project budgets and schedules.

Functional Description

  • To develop the functionality of the vehicle for the project/tender/product working closely with the design team.
  • Plan and develop the engineering activities related to functional definition, verification and validation with the CAF US engineering Team and the Engineering Department at HQ.
  • Conduct a dialog with the client in coordination with the Engineering Team at HQ and TPMs, regarding the implementation of the Project in time and form.
  • Support impact assessment (time/cost/quality) of possible risks, opportunities and variations in the project.
  • Maximize the use of standardized solutions for different projects/tenders.
  • Receive, analyze and provide responses to comments/questions received from customer.
  • Technical management with the final customer: documentation exchange, requirements compliance, verification and validation process.
  • Generate documentation for the design review of the train vehicle, and for the Homologation process.
  • Complete the requirement management lifecycle: revision, implementation, traceability, verification & validation, closure.
  • Define the validation process of the train vehicle: definition of test procedures, participation in tests.
  • Participate/lead the projects and offers in order to achieve a complete functional integration of all the systems in the vehicle.

Training/Education Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering
  • Experience (>3 years) in rolling stock functional design and electronic system integration, either new build or refurbishment, including the ability to understand the inputs required to support the development of a successful design.
  • Knowledge in the US Railway sector and Approval process
  • Knowledge in worldwide standards related with railways will be favorably considered, such as but not limited to: EN45545, EN50155, EN61373, EN50128, EN50121

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Very good interpersonal and organizational skills, open minded, excellent abilities for teamwork, proactivity, proven level of autonomy
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, is mandatory
  • Strong IT skills with Microsoft Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook, PPT, Microsoft Project.
  • Being familiar with tools such as DOORs, CATIA, 3DExperience, TRELLO, and Program Planner
  • Spanish will be very favorably considered
  • Will be sited in CAF’s Boston Engineering Site and will need to be available to travel to CAF Headquarters and along the US for the possible projects/tenders.

Safety Requirements

  • Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
  • Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
  • Shall comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
  • Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
  • Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
  • Shall attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
  • Shall NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 to $90,000.


Nearest Major Market: Boston

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