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Summary

The Mechatronic Engineer improves existing mechanical systems and maintenance programs for new and existing production lines, develops alternative concepts and prototypes, designs and tests mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and repair practices, and develops various automated systems. This role works within demanding timeframes and develops original, practical solutions to problems while drawing on a wide range of engineering principles, and is not afraid to wander into unchartered territory.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Automates the machine process and controls the parameters of systematizing company’s proprietary metalworking equipment/machines, automation devices, automation equipment, and automated production line machines.

• Identifies, develops and monitors a preventative maintenance program for mechatronic machines and tooling across manufacturing business.

• Develops KPIs for machine reliability and performance to drive increased production and reduced downtime.

• Creates smart machines comprised of sensors (the eyes and ears of the machine that detects changes in the environment), actuators (the mechanical response according to the input provided by the sensors and processed by other electronics), control systems (interconnected components that form a system configuration to obtain a desired system response), and mechatronics software (software for more complex machines).

• Designs, modifies, builds, and troubleshoots industrial automation and metalworking machines using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls and equipment, Computerized Numerical Controller (CNC) machine tools, and computer-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems used in company’s production machinery.

• Develops new solutions to programming problems associated with company’s machinery using mechanical and electronic processes and computer technology. Reviews company’s semi-automated industrial machines to assess the need of machine reprogramming using PLC controls and equipment and HMI programming to create a full automation industrial machine. Analyzes and resolves mechanical, electrical, PLC, and CNC program engineering issues.

• Maintains and improves previous industrial and manufacture engineering processes and designs. Designs, develops, maintains, and manages high technology engineering systems for the automation of industrial processes, applying mechatronic software solutions, advanced control systems, and electronic and mechanical processes.

• Reviews current machinery to assess performance and maintenance cost. Identifies and recommends opportunities for enhancement of company’s operations engineering process and efficiency.

• Prepares technical manuals to be used by the machine operator and the team providing machine maintenance and provides technical support and training to company’s wheel facilities. Ensures compliance with all safety engineering policies and procedures.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or closely related field (foreign equivalent acceptable)

• 2+ years experience as a Calibration, Testing, or Maintenance Technician; Process, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or Project Engineer; or similar position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or closely related field (foreign equivalent acceptable)

• 5+ years experience as a Calibration, Testing, or Maintenance Technician; Process, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or Project Engineer; or similar position.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The majority of the time in this position will be in a climate controlled office environment within a manufacturing plant, which will require the use of personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Constantly

• Stand: Frequently

• Walk: Frequently

• Bend: Frequently

• Kneel/Squat: Frequently

• Crawl: Occasionally

• Climb: Occasionally

• Reach Forward: Frequently

• Reach Upward: Frequently

• Handling/Fingering: Constantly

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Occasionally

• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally

• 25-50 lbs: Occasionally

• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Less than 10 lbs: Occasionally

• 10-25 lbs: Occasionally

• 25-50 lbs: Occasionally

• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.

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Job Locations US-IL-Chicago Heights

ID 2023-2394

Company Gunderson Rail Services, LLC

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Operations

Workplace Type Hybrid

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