Job description

This position is a full-time position and will be based out of Chicago, IL

Objective

To continue IKOS’s growth and strengthen our team in the United States, we are recruiting a Test & Commissioning Signaling Engineer in Chicago, IL with relevant experience in the railway sector keen to work on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and participating in test and troubleshooting of signaling and train control equipment such as track-circuits, interlocking systems, switches, Automatic Train Control systems, etc.


• Perform system test activities such as breakdown tests, operational and system level tests(link removed) Conduct tests in compliance with company standards, project requirements, relevant test procedures, safety standards.


• Use of test fixtures and follow functional test procedures.


• Identify operational and technical problems and assist in practical solutions and improvements to system design when appropriate.


• Interface with customers, consultants and installation contractors, as needed.


• Act as Lead T&C engineer in directing other test personnel.


• Perform installation and testing of field modifications(link removed) This may be performed on "live" circuits and on new or existing equipment.


• Assist in the installation and test of factory and field modifications.  This may be performed on "live" circuits and on new or existing equipment; Assist in the installation and adjustment of various signaling equipment (switch machine, trip stops, track circuits, code systems, Carborne etc).


• Accurately complete test documentation, data sheets, marking plans, expense reports, daily logs, lost time and discrepancy reports.


• Maintain location plans to reflect the "as installed or as tested" condition of locations under test.


• Must maintain highest regard for safety, fail safeness, system reliability and system integrity(link removed)>
  
• Provides and develops accurate material lists for both internal and external requirements on projects.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have authorization to legally work in the U.S. that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT)). Individuals who require such sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire for this opening. Please do not apply if you do not have this work authorization.

• You must hold a Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Science or Engineering field


• You must have work authorization for the United States


• You have at least 3+ years of previous experience in the industry, (energy or transportation sectors are an asset).


• You are a team player and ready to learn quick


• You have good communications skills


• Previous hands-on experience with test equipment (VOMs, DMMs, voltage meters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, digital multimeters and signal generators)


• Working knowledge of signaling products and "vital" and "non-vital" circuit concepts


• Ability to cope with working at odd hours and/or extended shifts.


• Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows operating systems


• Knowledge of C++, Visual Basic, and/or Java programming languages


• Knowledge of software test tools such as Exceed, VMware, subversion