R&D Technology Engineer

Job Title: Engineer I, R&D Technology

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director, R&D

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

The Engineer I, R&D Technology is responsible for performing research and testing related to R&D projects . This position requires a very developed technical background with the ability to integrate software, firmware, mechanical, electrical, and imaging technology.

• Evaluate and analyze positive and negative aspects of competing technologies or solutions
• Grow industry expertise through trade show attendance, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications
• Generate new research ideas in line with company growth areas

• Work in local and remote locations including research facilities, field offices, and railroad environments
• Conduct all tests in accordance with company and railroad safety operating procedures
• Assess system performance, prepare written and oral reports, optimize accordingly and make recommendations for future enhancements

Education: Bachelors degree in engineering field

Experience:

0+ years of experience and ability to learn various computer operating systems, computer programming languages and environments, and data analysis software used in nuclear, electrical, and mechanical engineering fields.

Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starting individual that can work both independently and within team
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Energy and enthusiasm

Experience: Engineering internship

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.

• 25% travel including domestic or international, using any method of transportation.
• Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
• Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
• Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
• Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

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 $66,600.00 - $81,600.00.

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.

REV August 2019