Product Support Hardware Engineer LOCATION: Grain Valley / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: KBSignaling | REQUISITION ID: 10900 | JOB GRADE: 16 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site <img style="height:auto;width:100%" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ed7b1383/6ae37234-beb1-4c31-94c3-8.png"> KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential. JOB DESCRIPTION:<div class="WordSection1"> JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Functions/Responsibilities: A Product Support Hardware Engineer for the Product Support Team (PST) works directly with Product Management, Production, Sourcing, Suppliers, Field Service, Customers, and Development Engineering to resolve production, obsolescence, and customer field issues. A PST Hardware Engineer will execute the following responsibilities as a minimum: <ul> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Design, develop and maintain hardware for embedded, real-time systems operating in harsh environments.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Troubleshoot product and field issues and provide documented solutions and implement design changes.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Troubleshooting and providing solutions to product issues will require problem solving, test development, analysis of field and/or production test data, requirements analysis, hardware design, hardware field installation and test.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Generate and review technical documentation, provide product training, advise on product application options to both internal and external customers, test and critique new product features.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The PST Hardware Engineer in this role will require travel about 10% of the time.</li> </ul> Basic Qualifications: <ul> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">BSEE or Equivalent Degree.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">10 years’ minimum experience in digital hardware design, microprocessor board level design, VHDL/FPGA and analog circuit design.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong technical problem solving skills.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Sound Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) background.</li> </ul> </div> <ul> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficiency with simulation tools.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficient designing for high noise and harsh environments.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proven ability to lead a vital design from concept to production release.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive open technical issues to closure.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Familiarity with design for railroad products and systems and their environments.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Have excellent written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to lead and work as part of a project team.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management principles and experiences using PLM tools is necessary to be successful in this role.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience with PC board layout and associated tools, and have experience with CENELEC and AREMA standards.</li> </ul> Desired Qualifications: <ul> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Familiarization with Railroad Signaling and maintenance practices as well as onboard systems.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Customer interface experience.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong organizational skills.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrates creative solutions.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Methodical troubleshooter and problem solver.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Self-starter; Self-motivated, Self-directed, Energetic and an Excellent communicator (both written and verbal). Possess the ability to work effectively in a multi-site, team environment as well as the ability to work independently/remotely.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.</li> </ul> What does KB Signaling have to offer you? - Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits - Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage - Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages - Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits - Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Savings Accounts - Generous 401(k) plan - Personal Paid Time Off - Company-paid holidays KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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