Engineer 3, Electronic Systems

Engineer 3, Electronic Systems

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 11735 | JOB GRADE:16 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility.

Knorr-Brake Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Engineer, Electronic Systems

Job Location: 1 Arthur Peck Drive, Westminster, MD 21157

Job Duties: The Electronic Systems Engineer designs, develops, and implements electronic control systems for pneumatic and hydraulic braking systems, passenger door system, and/or HVAC control systems used in passenger rail transit vehicles. The position is responsible for embedded control software development, control system design, and preparation of technical documentation in accordance with applicable engineering standards and project requirements.

The Electronic Systems Engineer collaborates with systems, mechanical, product, and test engineering teams to support system integration, verification, validation, and commissioning activities. The position develops control solutions using established hardware platforms and operating systems and supports integration of hardware extensions as required for project implementation.

The Electronic Systems Engineer performs work in compliance with applicable company policies, engineering processes, quality requirements, safety standards, and industry regulations.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop software for real-time embedded control systems used in rail industry applications, including hydraulic and pneumatic braking controllers, HVAC controllers, and passenger entry system controllers.
• Prepare, maintain, and revise software and engineering documentation in accordance with IEEE standards, EN standards, and project-specific technical requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional engineering teams to support product development, system integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Provide technical input to program management regarding engineering deliverables, development schedules, and implementation planning.
• Participate in technical meetings with customers and internal stakeholders, including design reviews, testing activities, commissioning support, and technical discussions.
• Support validation, troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution related to control system software and integration.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality management, product safety, and environmental, health, and safety standards, including ISO and industry standards relevant to rail systems.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and technical documentation in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field and three (3) years of experience in electronic systems engineering or a related occupation involving design and development of embedded control systems. Experience must include:

• Developing software for real-time embedded control applications using ANSI C and/or C++.
• Designing or implementing embedded control systems using standard software development environments and embedded operating systems.
• Working with industrial communication protocols, including Ethernet-based and CAN-based networks.
• Applying principles of distributed control systems and embedded controller architectures.
• Preparing engineering and software documentation in accordance with industry or project standards, including IEEE, EN, or equivalent standards.
• Using electronic test and measurement equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, or signal generators) for system testing and troubleshooting.
• Applying software development lifecycle practices, including software configuration management and structured or object-oriented design methodologies.
• Performing engineering work within rail, automotive, industrial automation, or comparable industrial control environments.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Annual Salary: $130,500

Telecommuting: may work remote 2 days per week

Apply: https://careers.knorr-bremse.com

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