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At L.B. Foster, our culture reflects our passion for integrity, accountability and safety. We have a long history of providing a safe workplace for our employees, striving to be good stewards for the environment and establishing strong and respectful relationships with our customer and communities. These fundamentals have provided the foundation upon which we have managed our business for more than a century.
We continue to strengthen our culture with a focus on SPIRIT. Within the company lies a spirit of teamwork and innovation that drives a culture around continuous improvement and high performance.
As a purpose-driven business, L.B. Foster looks to combine financial success with social and environmental responsibility. By integrating purpose into our business model, strategies and operations we strive to create a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous world.
We innovate to solve the worlds most complex infrastructure problems.
Rail Solutions our end-to-end critical engineering solutions fulfill an essential role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of railroad networks around the world.
Infrastructure Solutions – we are experts in the design, manufacture and deployment of advanced technologies that positively impact the built environment.
To learn more about our innovation to solve global infrastructure challenges, visit https://www.lbfoster.com/en
You will play a key role in LB Foster’s Friction Management division, where you will be responsible for the design and development of custom mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware specifically related to onboard train-mounted solutions. This work includes conceptualization, design, verification, validation, manufacture, and systems implementation. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
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Developing conceptual and detailed designs of customer mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for train-mounted applications.
Conducting design validation and verification using FEA modelling, prototyping, and field assessment.
Developing design/component specifications and generate manufacturing drawings.
Supporting manufacturing and conduct QA.
Generating trial plans, reports, manuals, and other documents.
Coordinating and participate in trials, installations, and test of equipment in the field.
Interfacing with internal and external clients/stakeholders.
Designing and conducting experiments and perform data acquisition and analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
EIT with EGBC or eligible for registration.
2 to 4 years of experience in mechanical and electro-mechanical design. Experience in the railroad industry an asset.
Proficiency with CAD modelling (SolidWorks preferred). FEA experience an asset.
Experience with electro-mechanical systems an asset, including automation, control systems, and instrumentation. PLC experience an asset.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to various national and international locations.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
Solid critical thinking skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communications
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner
Priority on work/life balance and schedule flexibility
100% tuition reimbursement
Flexible work culture and environment
Career development and advancement opportunities
Manufactures products for global rail and infrastructure markets.
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