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9752BR

PRS Facility Location:

Independence, MO PRIIS - 287

Job Purpose:

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar Company and a leading provider of services to the Railroad industry in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, seeks a Software Engineer reporting to our facility in Independence, MO.

The successful candidate is responsible for embedded software application solutions for our Vital Interlocking Products. The engineering will work closely with product management, engineering, and customers in gathering to support software design, development, integration and test. Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment are a must.

Req ID:

9752BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

Job Title:

Software Engineer

City:

Independence

Key Job Elements:

• Development, testing and deployment of embedded product executive software;

• Coordinating requirements and application design with customers, product management, and field engineering;

• Managing the development of product & software;

• Software and Hardware configuration management and workflows;

• Development, testing and deployment of custom embedded and/or windows/QNX product application software;

• Troubleshoot remote hardware and software issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5–7 years’ experience minimum in either embedded, windows or Linux/QNX based software development;

• Experience in C, C++, NET, SQL, and database management tools preferred but not required;

• Candidate must have initiative and a driven, high-performance work ethic and self-motivated;

• Candidate must work well in a high-energy team environment;

• Solid communication skills.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with frequent visits to manufacturing environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light- to medium­ level lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds);

• Motion - Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment- Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;

• Emotional Demands - Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards. Domestic and international travel as required;

• Safety - Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Software Engineer.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Engineering

Work Location Options:

Independence, MO

State::

Missouri