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Wabtec Corporation Systems Safety Engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
A System Safety Engineer is needed to understand, guide, and document the demonstration of safety for newly developed Positive Train Control systems to both internal and external customers. The applicant will be responsible for compiling a portion of, or all components required for certification as defined by CFR 49 Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C. As part of this process hazard identification, detailed fault trees, occasional FMEAs and risk assessments will be required. All failure rate data needs to be established and justified. Adherence to formal processes will be required, although continuous process improvements are encouraged. Candidate will work in a team environment and will receive mentoring and guidance from senior engineers. This position will be hybrid, with three days in the office and two working from home. Candidate will work in the office full time during training/early development.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Analyze and document systems under development for hazardous conditions and provide meaningful solutions to the development team.
Understand architecture requirements for high integrity computing solutions.
Conduct Hazard Analysis.
Develop system level failure analysis reports.
Review Monte Carlo analysis results and assess their impact on safety margin.
Build fault trees that reflect the identified hazards and mitigations.
Perform component level FMEAs.
Advise development team toward product certification under CFR 49 Part 236 Subpart I and Appendix C, and CENELEC EN 50126, 50128, and 50129.
Qualifications:
Four year STEM degree from an accredited college/university.
3-5 years engineering experience.
Working knowledge of probability and statistics; experience in Monte Carlo analysis is a plus.
Attention to detail; approaches work in a meticulous and thorough manner.
Makes effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Self motivated, results oriented with a clear focus on quality and on time delivery.
10-20% travel may be required.
Experience in railroad operations is an advantage.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.