Engineer I, Test

Job Title: Engineer I, Test

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Manager, Engineering Product Support

Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Engineer I, Test is responsible for developing test plans and conducting tests on mechanical, electrical, & fluid systems under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operational Excellence

• Translate testing requirements into a system design and executing test plans.
• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through testing and analysis.

Collaboration

• Coordinate own testing efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.
• Directs and coordinates engineering activities concerned with instrumentation, data acquisition, data analysis, reporting, conclusions, and recommendations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Experience: 0+ years' experience of testing; familiar with basics of instrumentation and technical report writing.

Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
• Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
• Working knowledge of Loram custom software to include IFS and WebFocus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses/Certification: Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Autodesk and ERP software
• Knowledge of test instrumentation uses and calibration practices for measurement of pressure, strain, temperature, electric power.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Up to 20% travel, including international
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.

Starting pay for the position is between $61,273.57 - $76,591.96.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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