Join us in Advancing the Environmental Global Impact within the Rail Industry
For nearly 40 years, ZTR has designed, developed and released products that have a positive environmental impact within the Rail Industry. Planning for an environmentally sustainable future means taking action today in preparation for tomorrow. Everyone has a role to play and we take ours seriously.
What You’ll be Doing!
As an Controls Developer, you will provide engineering support for our industry-leading products to our most valued customers. From resolving product related issues and addressing design challenges to troubleshooting technical problems, there's nothing you can't solve. Beyond problem-solving, you 'll be collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure our products continue to deliver exception quality and value.
This is role is based in the United States, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and reports directly to the Manager, Controls and Embedded Software who is located in London, Ontario, Canada.
Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to live in close proximity to either Little Rock, AR.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide top-tier engineering support to customers through troubleshooting, or addressing design challenges
- Lead the design and implementation of product life cycle & roadmap activities
- Select and validate suitable sensors, actuators and electronic components for system integration.
- Identifying and driving product improvements initiatives including developing new algorithms, identifying system or part obsolescence, and cost reduction
- Develop, maintain, and optimize technical and project processes using JIRA, Confluence, Word, etc.
- Support on-site control system and locomotive commissioning at globally located rail yards
Who are you?:
- 5+ years of experience supporting products as an Electrical Engineer
- 2+ years of field service experience
- A related degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control or Electronic
- Proficient in PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Experienced in all phases of the development life cycle
- Profound understanding of control algorithms and design practices
- Knowledgeable in industrial communication protocols (Profinet, RS-232, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate to an array of technical and non-technical audiences
- Passion for learning and keeping up to date with new technologies
- Ability to 20%-25% travel and work in industrial environments
Please apply even if you don’t qualify for all responsibilities or skills, we still want to hear from you!
Why Choose ZTR?
ZTR offers a positive working environment and a group of friendly and talented industry leaders passionate about driving environmental and financial benefits for our clients. We encourage and support employees to find long-term success and explore opportunities that play into their strengths and passions. We value lateral moves as much as vertical promotions; we believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you continue on a journey to build a rewarding career at ZTR.
We are looking for flexible, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and who are looking for long-term, meaningful employment in a career that makes a real difference.
At ZTR, we continuously promote a healthy balance between work, fun and family. This is a place where employees make a difference in our company and within our customers’ organizations. You will have the ability to direct your career path at ZTR as we are rapidly growing with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
ZTR Control Systems provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We will address information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants in confidence.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience supporting products as an Electrical Engineer
- 2+ years of field service experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls, or Electronics
- Proficiency with PLCs, including Siemens and Rockwell
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Experience across all phases of the development life cycle
- Strong understanding of control algorithms and design practices
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Profinet and RS-232
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel 20%–25% and work in industrial environments
What We Do
In the mid-1980s five coworkers suggested an idea for a new product that was ultimately rejected by the company they worked for. Fueled with determination and armed with innovation, this group founded ZTR Control Systems in London in 1987. Today, our global high-tech company continues to develop new and innovative solutions for off-road industrial equipment markets, specifically in Locomotive Modernization and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). The Railway division is recognized as Locomotive Modernization Experts, providing solutions to improve the performance and reliability of aging locomotives. Innovation is where we began and it’s the thread that joins us today. Every employee is encouraged to think creatively and this approach is what provides ZTR with a competitive advantage. At ZTR, we do a lot of things really well. That starts with listening. We listen to customers and create solutions and products that fill a need in the many industries we serve. We lead where others follow. We’re proactive. Trust is earned. We know our industries and we start with our own proven technology. It’s about innovating and creating opportunities, not just for our company, but for yours too. By understanding industry challenges and specific customer needs, we deliver exceptional and unique solutions through expert knowledge, professional services and quality products. We have been fortunate to be recognized with numerous awards, including the London Chamber Large Business of the Year, the Ontario Large Business of the Year, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and most recently, we were presented with the London Economic Leadership Award from the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation.
