Job Title: Engineer II, Fluids

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager, Fluids

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Engineer II, Fluids is responsible for developing and maintaining hydraulics and pneumatics system designs under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. They lead the development of subsystems in larger design efforts or the complete electrical system development in smaller projects. They provide technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical Skills

• Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design.
• Design and develop complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems for industrial machinery.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing

Operational Excellence

• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Coordinate own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Values Based

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 3 years of experience developing and maintaining hydraulics and pneumatics system design.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
• Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.
• Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: MS in Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 3 years' experience in the following:

• Hydraulic system design integration for Open Circuit and Closed Circuit systems for industrial equipment.
• HST system design and integration.
• Pneumatic design and integration for railroad brake and auxiliary systems.
• Directing individual or small teams of engineers and designers.

Licenses/Certifications: EIT and/or IFPS hydraulic and pneumatic certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software

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

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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