Description :
Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Transportation
Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Erie, PA
Job #: 843034
Posted: Aug 25, 2008 Responsibilities
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OHV Control Reliability Engineer will be working in cross-functional product development group. Products include propulsion systems for large mining dump trucks for the global mining market. Engineers are involved in the complete design cycle - customer requirements, concept design, detailed design, validation, supplier qualification, and field/customer support. The OHV Control Reliability Engineer will be responsible for tracking and improving reliability metrics across the control equipment and power electronics for propulsion systems.
OHV Control Reliability Engineer Functions include:
-Lead root cause investigations of field failures on control equipment, working with a team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Engineers.
-Coordinate lab testing and analysis to further develop the root cause of the failures.
-Track fleet performance, perform detailed data analysis, and conduct reliability analysis
-Position requires frequent interfacing with organizations including Engine OEM, Truck OEM, Software Engineering, COE's (Center of Excellence), Field Service and Customers.
-Responsible for conducting Formal Verification & Lab/Truck Validation of reliability design solutions.
-Develop Project Plans and Review with the management team.
-Follow up projects to ensure timely execution.
-Drive the use of reliability and Six Sigma tools to ensure projects deliver 'mission life' improvements.
-Work with field service in the implementation of product improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in an engineering position.
Desired
-Advanced technical degree.
-Experience with electrical propulsion system: AC/DC power electronics, AC/DC motors, and alternators
-Experience with locomotive, transit and OHV applications.
-Quality training (ISO, CMM), DFSS Blackbelt certification, or Reliability Practitioner certification preferred.
-Experience with embedded control system development, Matlab, Matrix X, simulation and code generation tools.
-Sound analytical and problem solving skills.
-Reliability problem-solving experience.
-Program Management Experience.
-Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
-Self motivated and energetic.
-Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
-Demonstrated ability to interact with customer and end users face to face.
General
Erie, PA: Enjoy Life on the Lake in Erie! Our GE Transportation site in the beautiful community of Erie, PA has been an integral part of the city for years. Today, manufacturing hiring at the site has growing steady due to the increase in new customers across the globe. Located in northwestern PA, just under 2 hours from Buffalo, Pittsburgh & Cleveland, Erie enjoys a low cost of living & great schools. This region experiences the best of all four seasons & is active all year round with everything from boating on the lake to snowmobiling in winter. Enjoy a festival at the Pepsi Amphitheatre or a day at Presque Isle State Park, visit the racetrack, casino, or indoor & outdoor water parks! With the new hybrid locomotive scheduled for 2009 it's an exciting time to join GE Transportation!
GE -Transportation is a global technology leader and supplier to the railroad, marine, drilling, wind and mining industries. We provide freight & passenger locomotives, railway signaling and communications systems, information technology solutions, marine engines, motorized drive systems for mining trucks and drills, high-quality replacement parts and value added services. With sales in excess of $3 billion, GE -Transportation is headquartered in Erie, PA, and employs approximately 8,000 employees worldwide.
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
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