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Job Description
DoD SkillBridge Internship: Commissioning Engineer - Portland (405992)
SkillBridge Host Company: Siemens Mobility
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Gresham, Oregon
Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
To Apply:
Siemens Mobility provides efficient and coordinated transportation of people and goods by rail - including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, and service. We craft and manufacture across the entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passenger trains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, and high-speed trainsets. Cities and Railroads also rely on us to provide traction-power substations and electricity transmission, as well as signaling and control technology for freight and passenger rail and transit systems.
Our Commissioning Engineers work in conjunction with the Commissioning Technicians and system engineers troubleshooting to resolution electrical, electronic and software communication issues discovered through our thorough testing procedures on Siemens Light Rail Vehicles. In this important role you will need to be able to work with various design and system engineers, suppliers, and technicians to understand the design, testing parameters, and functionality of the Light Rail Vehicle on its various components.
Responsibilities
( NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.)
Vets2PM Provides:
Other:
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.
DoD SkillBridge Internship: Commissioning Engineer - Portland (405992)
SkillBridge Host Company: Siemens Mobility
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC
Location: Gresham, Oregon
Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program.
To Apply:
- Go to and complete the SkillBridge interest form.
- Return to this posting and click 'Apply'.
Siemens Mobility provides efficient and coordinated transportation of people and goods by rail - including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, and service. We craft and manufacture across the entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passenger trains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, and high-speed trainsets. Cities and Railroads also rely on us to provide traction-power substations and electricity transmission, as well as signaling and control technology for freight and passenger rail and transit systems.
Our Commissioning Engineers work in conjunction with the Commissioning Technicians and system engineers troubleshooting to resolution electrical, electronic and software communication issues discovered through our thorough testing procedures on Siemens Light Rail Vehicles. In this important role you will need to be able to work with various design and system engineers, suppliers, and technicians to understand the design, testing parameters, and functionality of the Light Rail Vehicle on its various components.
Responsibilities
- Fully test integration of all systems and sub-systems on the vehicles
- Review engineering design documents and schematics and verify compliance with system requirements, interface specification and technical specifications.
- Perform system and systems testing according to various railway specifications
- Review existing procedures and protocols for scope and accuracy
- Support technicians and engineers by assisting in the testing and help troubleshoot sophisticated issues
- Perform type tests applying data acquisition devices and various sensors including load cells, accelerometers, current transducers and temperature sensors
- Engineering degree in either Electrical or Mechanical fields required
- 5+ years of related experience in Railway industry or related industries
- Decision making ability and problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand complex electrical schematics
- Fluent in English
- Excellent communication and digital literacy
- Experience with data acquisition
- Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1
- Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Engaging, challenging, and fast-evolving, pioneering technological environment.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Please contribute to our social responsibility initiatives passionate about access to education, access to technology, sustaining communities, and positively impacting the community.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
- Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off
- Diversity and inclusivity focused - Just named on the Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Diversity list!
- Siemens is proud to have been named Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators
( NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.)
Vets2PM Provides:
- Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
- PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
- Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.
Other:
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.