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Position Summary

S. L. King Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CQ400 Rail Car Production Test Engineer / Inspector to support the manufacturing, testing, and acceptance of new rail vehicles for MARTA. This role is responsible for verifying rail car performance, validating system functionality, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements throughout production and pre-revenue testing phases. The ideal candidate combines engineering knowledge, hands-on rail vehicle experience, and strong inspection/testing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Production Testing & Validation

• Review functional and performance testing of CQ400 rail car systems including:
  • Propulsion and braking systems
  • Train control and communications
  • HVAC systems
  • Doors and passenger systems
• Review test procedures, test plans, and commissioning protocols
• Analyze test data and document results for compliance verification

Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of rail car assemblies
• Verify compliance with:
  • Contract specifications
  • Engineering drawings
  • Industry standards (APTA, FRA, ISO where applicable)
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective action resolution

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed test reports, inspection reports, and deficiency logs
• Maintain configuration and test records aligned with MARTA requirements
• Support acceptance documentation and turnover packages

Coordination & Support

• Interface with:
  • Manufacturer production teams
  • MARTA engineering and QA representatives
  • SL King project management
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts

Required Qualifications

Education OR Equivalent Experience

Option 1 (Education Path):

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Rail/Transportation Engineering
  • OR related technical field

Option 2 (Experience Path):

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in:
  • Rail vehicle maintenance, testing, or commissioning
  • Transit systems (heavy rail preferred)
  • Rolling stock production or overhaul programs

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Rail vehicle systems (propulsion, braking, controls)
  • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Experience with:
  • Test equipment and diagnostic tools
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with:
  • APTA standards and transit agency QA requirements
• Ability to:
  • Analyze technical data and identify issues
  • Work in production and shop environments
  • Communicate effectively with engineers and technicians

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with rail car manufacturing or new vehicle procurement programs
• Experience supporting MARTA or similar U.S. transit agencies
• Background in:
  • Commissioning
  • Systems integration
  • Reliability testing
• Certifications (preferred but not required):
  • Quality (ASQ, ISO)
  • Rail or systems engineering credentials

Work Environment

• Combination of:
  • Manufacturing facility/shop environment
  • Rail yard and field testing
  • Office/reporting work
• May require:
  • Walking, climbing, and working around rail equipment
  • Requires shift work, including off-hours and weekend testing support

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and completeness of test execution
• Timely identification and documentation of defects
• Compliance with MARTA acceptance requirements
• Support of on-time vehicle delivery schedule

Value to S. L. King Technologies, Inc. / MARTA Program

This role is critical to ensuring that CQ400 rail cars are safe, reliable, and fully compliant prior to entering service, directly supporting MARTA's mission of delivering dependable transit service to the Atlanta region.

Application Process

Please email your resume and qualifications to Eric Brimm, Vice President of Transit at ebrimm@slkingtech.com