What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer I position at Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.?
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Job Title: Engineer I, Controls
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager, Controls
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
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.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Engineer I, Controls is responsible for developing and maintaining control system designs under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. They provide direction to designers and drafters regarding the documentation of their designs. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Functional & Technical Skills
Education: BS in Electrical Engineering
Experience: 0 years’ experience developing and maintaining control system designs.
Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience: 0 years’ experience in the following:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Job Title: Engineer I, Controls
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager, Controls
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
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.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Engineer I, Controls is responsible for developing and maintaining control system designs under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. They provide direction to designers and drafters regarding the documentation of their designs. 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, integrate and install industrial automation and control systems including PLC controls, motor controls, and general machine controls.
- Validate designs through analysis and testing
- Coordinate own design efforts to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.
- Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
Education: BS in Electrical Engineering
Experience: 0 years’ experience developing and maintaining control system designs.
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 team members.
- Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
Experience: 0 years’ experience in the following:
- Industrial power systems and automation
- Engine, generator, electrical traction, hydrostatics & hydraulic controls
- Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation (RSLogix, RSView, Ethernet, ControlNEt, DeviceNet)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software
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
- 20% or more 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
Salary : $66,600 - $96,600