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$76k – $114k per year
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Senior · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.

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Knorr-Bremse is a German manufacturer headquartered in Munich that supplies braking systems and other subsystems for rail vehicles and commercial trucks, buses and trailers through its Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems divisions. Founded in 1905 and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the group runs plants and engineering centres across Europe, North America and Asia, including large US sites in Ohio, Maryland, Indiana and Missouri. Its careers board lists product and design engineers, maintenance and quality supervisors, buyers, sales order staff, working students and corporate M&A roles.

Engineer, Systems

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 9573 |JOB GRADE: 15 |ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the execution of the design and development of HVAC systems and controls for passenger rail transit vehicles.

The primary objectives of this position are to develop HVAC systems on-time, within the approved budget, and specification complaint while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction and minimizing or mitigating risks.

The Project Engineer is responsible for the system design, including system calculations, system drawings, integration, testing, commissioning support, and technical support to other internal departments. They ensure the progress of the detail design development meets the project requirements, whilst ensuring specification compliance, or waivers are approved.

Essential Functions

  • Review customer specifications and create clause-by-clause documentation in response
  • Perform system performance calculations
  • Prepare technical proposals
  • Develop new system specifications and documentation such as system descriptions, tests, and analysis
  • Develop system schematics (piping diagrams) and keep updated
  • Create system bill of materials, keep updated, and provide costing/weight estimates per system bill of materials
  • Monitor/ensure specification compliance and create waivers when required
  • Provide customer “feedback” to design engineers and project management
  • Provide engineering task schedule input to project management
  • Review and approve customer manuals and training materials produced by the Engineering
  • Services Department
  • Develop component specifications to meet requirements of the system
  • Provide quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
  • Check and verify the documentation created by other Systems Engineers
  • Develop new systems for the North American market, with new functions and features based on customer requirements
  • Provide technical support for the other Systems Engineers

Skills:

  • Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
  • Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.

    Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).

  • Maintain and safeguard business records.
  • Substitute for the Team Leader for short periods to cover leaves of absence
  • When requested, represent the company at customer facing functions such as technical introductory meetings (aka road shows), industry trade shows, or other non-project specific activities that require customer engagement
  • Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.

Knowledge:

  • Must possess knowledge and practical understanding of HVAC equipment or similar electromechanical equipment and principles.
  • Thermodynamics
  • Physics
  • Systems calculations
  • Technical proposals
  • ISO Standards
  • Development of documentation
  • Preparing technical documentation
  • Knowledge of refrigeration systems

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project manager.

Rail experience is a plus

Education

Bachelor´s degree in engineering, math, physics.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Westminster, MD is $75,900 to $113,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Westminster Merak RAIL is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

EOE-Disability/Veterans

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits

- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage

- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages

- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits

- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Health Savings Accounts

- Generous 401(k) plan

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium

- Free gym membership

- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.

- Generous Paid Time Off

- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off

- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)

- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

Knorr Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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