Job Description

Job Title: Designer III, Electrical

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager, Electrical

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Designer III, Electrical is responsible for developing and maintaining, design, detailed drawings, and related specifications of equipment under the direction of an engineer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical Skills

• Create conceptual layouts of machines, machine components, and systems to meet required specifications.
• Prepares, checks, and processes Engineering changes to incorporate updated design to new or existing machines.
• Read, understand, edit, and create electrical schematics in ladder diagram format.
• Review electrical schematics and create electrical panel and enclosure designs, layouts, and bill of materials.

Operational Excellence

• Promote an environment of continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation to increase throughput, design efficiencies, and product quality.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate Degree in Design/Drafting

Experience: 5+ years experience with CAD modeling, detail drafting, and PDM systems.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of:

• 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.
• All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. 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.**

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
• Up to 5% travel, including international
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

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.

Additional Information

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.