Engineer III, Electrical

  • Full-time
  • Country - ORG: Brazil

Company Description

A Loram South América é uma empresa líder no fornecimento de equipamentos e serviços de manutenção de via permanente para ferrovias. Com um forte compromisso com a qualidade e a inovação, estamos em constante crescimento na América do Sul, expandindo nossas operações e fortalecendo nossa presença no mercado.

Estamos em busca de pessoas engajadas, que desejam crescer e se desenvolver junto conosco. Valorizamos profissionais que compartilham nossa paixão por excelência e que estão dispostos a contribuir para o sucesso da empresa. Se você é uma pessoa proativa, com vontade de aprender e se aprimorar, a Loram é o lugar ideal para você. Venha fazer parte da nossa equipe e ajude-nos a construir um futuro ainda mais promissor no setor ferroviário!

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Engineer III, Electrical is responsible for leading all technical aspects of designing and developing complete electromechanical systems for railroad maintenance of way equipment.  They lead the development of the complete electrical system providing 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. Provide input to machine concept development and prepare time and scope estimates for design of new projects.
  • Design and integrate industrial automation and control systems including PLC controls, motor controls, and general machine controls.
  • Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
  • Validate designs through analysis and testing.
  • Develop and ensure standardization and best practices for design methods and documentation.

 

Operational Excellence

  • 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. 
  • Research, test and recommend new and emerging technologies and processes for systems and components.

 

Qualifications

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Courageous Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Values Based

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BS in Electrical Engineering

 

Experience: 5+ years experience in developing and maintaining electromechanical 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.
  • Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
  • Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education: MS in Electrical Engineering

 

Experience: 5+ years experience in the following:

    • 480VAC power generation and distribution
    • Engine/generator controls
    • Industrial automation and controls systems
    • Electrical traction systems (DC & AC)
    • Motor controls and variable speed drives
    • Directing individual or small teams of engineers and designers

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Six Sigma Green and PE

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software

Additional Information

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

 

Fluency in English is required for this position, as the direct manager will be based in the U.S. 

Resumes must be submitted in English. 

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