Job PurposeProgress 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 at our facility in Independence, MO.
The successful candidate is responsible for Windows and embedded software application solutions for our Carborne Event Recorder product line. This position will works closely with product management and engineering in requirements gathering and software design and development. Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment are a must.
Key Job Elements• Coordinating and defining requirements and application design from product management and field engineering;
• Development, testing and deployment of product executive software in a Windows based development environment;
• Managing the development of product & software documentation;
• Software configuration management and workflows;
• Troubleshoot remote hardware and software issues.
Qualifications and Experience• 3 to 5 years' experience in a Windows XP/7/10 software development environments;
• Knowledge of C++, C#, .NET, SQL, and database management tools;
• Experience in Visual Studio required;
• Experience with Linux/QNX preferred but, not required;
• Candidate must have initiative and a driven, high-performance work ethic;
• 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.
BenefitsCompensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**
- 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.
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.
