Field Engineer

Industry: PROFESSIONAL

Company: KAWASAKI RAIL CAR

KAWASAKI RAIL CAR, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Field Engineer Job #: PR-031

Job Description:

Performs various sequences of complex troubleshooting and repair techniques on manufacturing equipment’s electrical/electronic or mechanical systems such as (ATC-automatic train control, ACSES-Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System, Braking system). Applies complex and unique techniques and procedures to analyze, troubleshoot, build up, maintain, and repair complex rail car equipment. Analyze failures to reduce rail car down time, performing root cause analysis, and identifying engineering solutions for rail car up time.

1. Supports all aspects of testing, including Engineering Tests and Conditional Acceptance Testing.
2. Assists in the training of Technicians in accordance with newly issued procedures, FMI.
3. Receives and distributes Technical information to site technical work force.
4. Acts as liaison between KRC Project Engineering and Site Technical group, including customer. Monitors technical validity of complaints from customers and work reports from technicians and vendors
5. Explains and resolves all technical queries to customers at work sites.
6. Monitors the proper maintenance and use of tools and equipment at the work sites.

Skills:

• At minimum, must have three to five years’ experience in electrical engineering for rail car, rolling stock or closely related industries or seven (7) years with analytical/trouble shooting of electronic systems preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Must have excellent communication, both written and verbal, schedule control, cost management skills and personal management skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Proficient bilingual (English/Japanese) verbal and written skills at a business level a plus.
• Must be capable of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment and also feel comfortable working outdoors and in any weather condition.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and be able to lift, push or pull a minimum of 40 lbs.