RD Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Engineer I, R&D Technology

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director, R&D

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

Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 30 work days annually to work from home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.

• 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 subject’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
• A nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check will be conducted. Up to a seven-year history will be considered, including incarceration or court supervision. Findings will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.
• Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
• Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted upon hire and annually thereafter in accordance with Loram’s Driving Policy.
• All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy. Corporate non safety applicants are subject to drug test.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity…