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Job Family: Engineering

Req ID: 417962

Siemens Mobility provides efficient and coordinated transportation of people and goods by rail – including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, and service. We craft and manufacture across the entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passenger trains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, and high-speed trainsets. Cities and Railroads also rely on us to provide traction-power substations and electricity transmission, as well as signaling and control technology for freight and passenger rail and transit systems.

The System Engineer will craft and build the system that converts the energy from the grid or from locomotive power to power our trains and will function as the local core engineering expert for the auxiliary electrical systems on light rail vehicles, locomotives, and coaches. The auxiliary electrical system includes the auxiliary power supply converters, battery chargers, pantographs, low voltage batteries, ground brushes, grounding systems, shop power switch and receptacle, lightning arresters, high voltage fuses, contactors, and circuit breakers.

Responsibilities:

• The responsibilities of this position include the concept, design, specification, integration, interface, compatibility, verification, and evaluation in support of very sophisticated mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or electrical components or systems.

• Evaluate and approve the technical capabilities and physical properties of A and some B system suppliers and the content of their proposals, type tests, production documents, software, and manuals.

• Analyze and approve the engineering products, software, and/or equipment specifications and performance to resolve and verify the functionality of the physical and functional interfaces.

• Participates with suppliers, purchasing, quality, production, and project management regarding scheduling and system costs per contract.

• Participates with purchasing, customer service, and quality in supplier master purchase agreements.

• Participates in Auxiliary Power Supply, Battery Charger, Battery, and Pantograph Strategic Supply Management with Purchasing and Quality

• Reviews and supports design packages within the auxiliary system responsibilities, providing detailed design reviews and support for vehicle mock-ups and swap compatibility tests.

• Validates and/or conducts specified analyses or tests and makes recommendations for the development of new designs, methods, changes, or processes for the relevant system.

• Supports and validates initial installation, system compliance, and testing within their specialty field.

• Writes detailed system specifications and scope of supply documents for supplier quotations and evaluates supplier offers concerning technical requirements.

• Prepares system descriptions and test procedures.

• Reviews and approves vendor drawings, schematics, type test procedures, reports, and manuals before release.

• Prepares formal presentations and participates in estimating and evaluating costs for proposals and contracts.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• At least 5 years of experience in inverter IGBT driven - Power Supply Systems

• 5-10 years proven experience preferred

• Power electronics, relay logic, control logic and drive control knowledge required.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work on multiple projects in parallel.

Why you'll love working for Siemens:

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1

• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.

• Engaging, challenging, and fast-evolving, pioneering technological environment.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Please contribute to our social responsibility initiatives passionate about access to education, access to technology, sustaining communities, and positively impacting the community.

• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.

• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

• Diversity and inclusivity focused

• Siemens is proud to have been named Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

*This job is based in Sacramento, CA. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html . The base salary range in Sacramento, CA, is $108,400 - $146,600. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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