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Field Test Engineer
Mindlance
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
3 weeks ago
$50.00 – $70.10 / hour
3 weeks ago
Position Summary:
Perform integration and test activities comprising of field support of on-going project activities. Perform Field Change modification to existing Designs as needed; Perform field troubleshooting, maintenance in CBTC equipment such as vehicle and wayside systems, and other external tasks related to test documentation and formalization of reports.
Key Accountabilities / Key Areas of Responsibility
- Performs on-site installation and maintenance of Non- CBTC and CBTC equipment for wayside systems
- Initiates work process procedures as per customer process
- Identify problems detected during tests and corrects them as required
- Supports Troubleshooting and repair CBTC equipment as required
- Provides support of test Carborne and Wayside activities and the planning of field activities
- Provides technical support in all operational matters in the functionality of wayside subsystems
- Works with diverse departments and becomes involved in all phases of integration, commissioning and support
- Promotes customer relations / company credibility
- Investigate/Troubleshoot system anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments
- Provide summaries and detailing of test activities in the form of both informal and formal test reports
Key Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 5-8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments
- Excellent organizational and communications skills, both verbal and written, and good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English
- Field experience in a rail transit installation, test or support environment or similar technology application is of significance
- Experience in support of field activities
- Strong process orientation and discipline to ensure compliance with both Corporate and Customer procedures
- Critical thinking, able to identify and implement better efficiencies and process improvements
- Effective communication skills to interact professionally with all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Flexibility to take on additional projects and adapt to changes in priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of automatic train control systems concepts and principles as well as current existing signaling standards
- Working knowledge of safety standards and practices required at project site
- Experience in installation and testing of train control systems
- Experience in customer interaction and adapting of their processes
- Working knowledge of Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) products with respect to installation support and testing a strong asset
- Experience in deploying fixed block signaling systems a strong asset
- Typically 1-2 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above
- Capacity to move in the field environment: train track, car shop, remote technical rooms and train station
- Capacity to board the train from a car pit
- Capacity to read field instruments such as meters or oscilloscope
- Position will not have direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under Canadian and/or US export control laws.
- Position will not have access to Canadian Controlled Goods or Canadian classified information OR US classified information
- Wear protective equipment such as safety vest, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, and flash light, when required.
- Position requires flexible work schedule. Work hours varying in length and schedule. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek
- Compliance with Federal regulations for drugs and/or alcohol including initial negative screen and random negative testing
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
Field Test Engineer · Mindlance