CRRC MA
- Xi Zhang
Xi Zhang, PMP, is an accomplished electrical engineering professional with extensive experience in the engineering sector. Currently serving as Manager of Electrical Engineering at CRRC MA since June 2016, Xi leads a cross-functional engineering service team, enhancing vehicle delivery efficiency and increasing company profitability. Previously held roles include Deputy Engineer Manager Engineering Service and Lead Electrical Engineer, where responsibilities included supporting vehicle production and resolving technical challenges. Prior to CRRC MA, Xi worked as a Research Assistant at the Optical Science Laboratory at Northeastern University, contributing to the enhancement of microscopy systems and conducting research on multi-photon excitation fluorescence. Xi's early career also included a role as a Desktop Support Technician at John Hancock Coop. Xi Zhang holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, with a focus on power systems and power electronics.
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CRRC MA
CRRC MA, a U.S. rail car manufacturer headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, has been awarded transit rail car contracts from Boston’s MBTA, Los Angeles Metro, Philadelphia’s SEPTA. CRRC MA has established two manufacturing facilities in the U.S., including a $95M investment in Springfield, Massachusetts and a $40M investment in Los Angeles, California. CRRC MA located the corporation’s North American manufacturing facility in Springfield due to its rich history in manufacturing and the City’s openness to partnership building through education, vocational training and job creation. As a result of CRRC’s significant investment and growth, CRRC MA’s workforce comprises 320 employees. The manufacturing facility in Springfield employs 258 employees, including 177 union production employees. The Springfield workforce is underway with manufacturing 404 subway trains for the MBTA. The commitment to local employment and vocational training of the workforce remains priority. As a result, all new-hire assemblers participate in a training program for the duration of their qualification process. Massachusetts is the first state in the U.S. to have a registered Apprenticeship Program in rail car manufacturing. CRRC MA has partnered with Springfield’s MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board and sheet metal and electrical unions 7 & 63 on the execution of a state approved Registered Apprenticeship program for mechanical production worker training in rail car manufacturing. The 1 year program for apprentices seeking careers in rail car manufacturing at CRRC MA Corp is equivalent to 2,000 hours of technical training and is combined with 150 hours of related technical instruction provided by the unions. With the return of manufacturing to Springfield, these jobs are career opportunities complete with a competitive wage package.
