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Job Purpose
Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar Company and a leading provider of services to the Railroad industry in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, seeks a Software Engineer at our facility in Independence, MO.
The successful candidate is responsible for Windows and embedded software application solutions for our Carborne Event Recorder product line. This position will works closely with product management and engineering in requirements gathering and software design and development. Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment are a must.
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.
Key Job Elements
• Coordinating and defining requirements and application design from product management and field engineering;
• Development, testing and deployment of product executive software in a Windows based development environment;
• Managing the development of product & software documentation;
• Software configuration management and workflows;
• Troubleshoot remote hardware and software issues.
Qualifications and Experience
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a Windows XP/7/10 software development environments;
• Knowledge of C++, C#, .NET, SQL, and database management tools;
• Experience in Visual Studio required;
• Experience with Linux/QNX preferred but, not required;
• Candidate must have initiative and a driven, high-performance work ethic;
• Candidate must work well in a high-energy team environment;
• Solid communication skills.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with frequent visits to manufacturing
environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light- to medium- level
lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds);
• Motion - Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment- Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial
environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+
decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working
conditions requiring the use of PPE;
• Emotional Demands - Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project.
Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;
• Domestic and international travel as required;
• Safety - Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial
areas.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.