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DoD SkillBridge Position Title: Commissioning Engineer (423542)

SkillBridge Host Company: Siemens Mobility, Inc

SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM
Location: Rolling Stock-Portland, Oregon

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions - from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization - we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability. We are constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions that increase the availability of infrastructure for the society, optimize route usage and create a new quality of travel.

Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us - and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world.

Job Description

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation's impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation - often to questions that haven't been asked yet.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to work in conjunction with our Commissioning Technicians and system engineers troubleshooting to resolution electrical, electronic and software communication issues discovered through our thorough testing procedures on Siemens Light Rail Vehicles in Portland, OR. In this important role you will need to be able to work with various design and system engineers, suppliers, and technicians to understand the design, testing parameters, and functionality of the Light Rail Vehicle on its various components.

What you will be doing:

• Fully test integration of all systems and sub-systems on the vehicles
• Review engineering design documents and schematics and verify compliance with system requirements, interface specification and technical specifications.
• Perform system and systems testing according to various railway specifications
• Review existing procedures and protocols for scope and accuracy
• Support technicians and engineers by assisting in the testing and help troubleshoot sophisticated issues
• Perform type tests applying data acquisition devices and various sensors including load cells, accelerometers, current transducers and temperature sensors

What you will need to be successful:

• Engineering degree in either Electrical or Mechanical fields required
• 5+ years of related experience in Railway industry or related industries
• Decision making ability and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand complex electrical schematics
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication and digital literacy
• Experience with data acquisition

Why Siemens Mobility?

• # 9 On Forbes Great Places to Work List
• 11 paid holidays, 18 days PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Overtime when available
• 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.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our employee referral program!
• Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning

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

*This job is based in Portland, OR. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: The base salary range in Portland, OR, is $72,100 - $97,400. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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