Test Engineer III

Job Title: Engineer III, 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 work days annually to work from home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Test Engineer III is responsible for developing test plans and conducting tests on mechanical, electrical, & fluid systems. Provide direction to junior engineers and technicians to support testing initiatives. Lead the development of fixtures and data acquisition needs to complete testing. Analyze complex data and provide conclusions regarding improvements to machine performance and solve reliability issues. 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. Provide input to machine concept development and prepare time and scope estimates for new test requests.
• Directs and coordinates engineering activities concerned with instrumentation, data acquisition, data analysis, reporting, conclusions, and recommendations.
• 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.
• Coordinate own testing efforts as well as other engineers and technicians to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.
• Research, test and recommend new and emerging technologies and processes for systems and components.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Technical Learning

Experience: 7+ years’ experience of test engineering; developing and executing test plans, selecting equipment to meet test criteria, and writing test reports. Experience directing the activities of junior engineers or technicians. Experience with domestic and international testing standards and compliance regulations, as well as an understanding of the networks and resources available to answer technical questions related to systems testing validation. Experience in Project engineering or related experience leading multi-discipline technical design teams or department or group management responsibility including functional oversight, budget and expense management and personnel performance management.

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.
• Individual has mastered and correctly applies test theory and scientific investigation processes. Individual has gained significant knowledge in machine subsystems, main systems, and machine operations. Individual has shown ability to successfully troubleshoot test equipment and setup. Experienced and project proven test engineer that is capable of independent work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: MS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Licenses/Certification: Six Sigma Green or Black 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.
• Knowledge and use of data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis programs.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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 or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.

Benefits:

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.

Compensation:

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.