Job Family: Research & DevelopmentReq ID: 434564Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions – from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization – we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability . We are constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions that increase the availability of infrastructure for the society, optimize route usage and create a new quality of travel.Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us – and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world.Position Overview:Siemens Mobility is GROWING in Chicago, IL and seeks to hire a Configuration Manager to track the total rolling stock configuration (modifications and part serialization) and ensuring implementation targets are met across the Amtrak and Multi-State (Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington) project’s fleet. You will be responsible for maintaining the overall fleet component tracking system and the field modification status report. You also have the overall responsibility for coordination with the customer’s field services and material departments to monitor the availability of modification material, documentation, and ensure the overall implementation schedule is upheld.What your day-to-day will look like:
Ensure all component serial numbers and locomotive software implementations are recorded accurately in the contractual system of record, against the specific component and software scope specified in a respective contract.
Develop implementation plans in coordination with applicable customer representatives, to ensure the installation and completion of locomotive modifications and improvements.
Track and report locomotive modification and improvement installation status.
Monitoring the availability of Fit Modification Instruction (FMI) material kits for locomotive modification and improvement implementation.
Monitoring required FMI documentation to ensure record keeping is completed as specified in a respective contract.
To thrive in this role, you have:
Bachelor's degree or vocational training with verifiable experience in rolling stock maintenance.
Minimum of 3 year of planning and technical process tracking experience.
Basic understanding of tracking processes and systems, familiarity with MAXIMO based CMMIS systems.
Experience in monitoring process execution.
Contract and commercial understanding.
Well-developed and demonstrated written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Well-developed and demonstrated conceptual, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Organizational skills, including the ability to achieve agreed deadlines using effective teamwork.
Demonstrated experience in the use of MAXIMO, Salesforce, or another applicable CMMIS tool.
Why you'll love working for Siemens!
Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off.
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html . The base salary range for this position in Chicago, IL is $79,400-$107,200. The actual salary/wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications .#LI-LS1#LI-OnsiteEqual Employment Opportunity StatementSiemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.Reasonable AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form (https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/jobs/search-careers/accommodation-for-disability.html) If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.EEO is the LawApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination ProvisionSiemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) .California Privacy NoticeCalifornia residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here (https://new.siemens.com/us/en/general/legal/us-internet-privacy-notice-state-rights.html) .