Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 1 day ago
Project Engineer
La Grange, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expProgress Rail, A Caterpillar Company is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Project Engineer role involves supporting engineering testing for rail products, managing projects from requirements definition to commissioning, and collaborating with various engineering groups to deliver effective solutions.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Provides process & measurement support for vehicle & engine testing
Understands system level interactions of processes & equipment to both support existing systems and create new system/equipment designs & implementations
Full cycle project management, from defining customer requirements through system commissioning and operation
Develop comprehensive project plans and technical solutions for test programs & facility modifications
Works with other engineering groups, suppliers, purchasing, plant personnel, etc. to deliver projects
Works with remote manufacturing sites in support of their test operations & facilities
Qualification
Required
BSME + 5 years experience, BSMET + 5 years experience or AS/AAS/AES in a mechanical field + 10 years experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite & Project
Working knowledge of data acquisition systems
Ability to read and create P&IDs, schematics & drawings
Awareness of PLC logic & controls
Ability to understand complex systems
Travel may be required up to 25% of the time
Preferred
Working knowledge of Siemens NX & Teamcenter
Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk
Working knowledge of A&D Adapt & iTest
Working knowledge of DewesoftX
Working knowledge of SAE J1939, or other CAN protocols
Working knowledge of Building Codes, NFPA Codes & Standards, FM Global data sheets
Working knowledge of EPA test methods and requirements
Working knowledge of engine & genset testing, specifically for large diesel engines
Benefits
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
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
2025-08-13
2025-06-11
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