Doors Design Engineering Lead - Light Rail & Coaches - Rolling Stock

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Position Overview:

The Doors Engineering Design Lead will report to the Doors Engineering Manager in Sacramento, CA, joining a team of Doors / Steps / Lifts Systems Engineers and Design Engineers for coaches and light rail. You will coordinate with system engineers for design requirements and lead the design efforts, which will include both doing design and coordinating/leading other designers. You will be involved in bid phase, design phase, customer presentations, solving production and field issues, design optimization (DFC, DFM, DFA, DFS) and continuous improvement. There are many different systems (typically mechatronic) within the Doors / Steps / Lifts group and you be involved with all of them throughout their lifecycle.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like:

Leading Design Effort

• Review technical specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate with system engineers and suppliers for requirements and design interfaces.
• Lead door design engineers and collaborate with other engineering groups.
• Conduct design work in Creo, including structural analysis and bolted joint calculations.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype testing, and produce/review supplier specifications.

Design Optimization & Hands On Experience

• Optimize designs for manufacturing, assembly, cost, standardization, performance and serviceability
• Work on standardizing parts and hardware used in designs
• Spend time on shop floor to fully understand install process to inform DFA improvements
• Spend time on the car, in testing and in the field to make sure your knowledge of the design/system includes hands on experience.
• Troubleshoot design issues on the car and be able to make the necessary adjustments to better inform design for serviceability and performance improvements
• Work with and get feedback from production, industrial engineering, production engineering, and the test / commission group

System Integration & Interface Design

• Ensure proper system integration into the vehicle
• Work with other mechanical and electrical engineering groups for coordinated interfaces
• Given the nature of moving systems, doing thorough interference checks across the whole range of movement, that take into account tolerances is critical
• Design sufficient adjustments into the systems while maintaining proper bolted joint design
• Help to determine carshell interfaces and optimal datums

Mentorship

• Provide technical mentorship to doors design engineers

Travel:

• Some domestic and international travel. Travel multiple times a year is typical

To Thrive in This Role, You'll Have:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field + 8 years of experience or a MS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field + 5 years of experience
• Solid design engineering experience
• Full project lifecycle experience (engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, warranty)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• In depth knowledge of design best practices, GD&T, Creo, bolted joints, mechanisms, etc.
• Hands on experience with troubleshooting and adjusting mechatronic systems
• Design leadership experience
• EIT/FE Certificate or PE license
• Experience with mechatronic systems and how to read electrical schematics
• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Rolling stock engineering experience with rail vehicle platforms
• Working knowledge of railway design standards: AAR Section M, APTA, ASME, PRIIA, and other rail specifications
• Experience with LRV and coach systems

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
• We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
• We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here : .

The base salary range for this position in California is $120,000- $145,000 . The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.

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