Rail King Electrical Engineer III

Location: 10750 Telge Road, Houston, TX 77095

About the Role

Responsible for development, design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of new and/or improved designs consisting of electrical low/medium voltage power equipment, engine driven rotating machinery, AC/DC drive and control systems, and other duties within production assembly and field installation environments.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in reading, interpreting, creating, and revising electrical drawings, technical specifications, bill of materials, and computer-generated reports.
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management regarding product specifications and manufacturing capabilities to achieve desired design.
• Work independently with minimal guidance on tasks and projects.
• Understand, follow, and provide input concerning necessary regulatory requirements.
• Perform GAP analysis on standards.
• Create, follow, and provide input concerning project schedules and procedures.
• Resolve issues and provide technical information.
• Review installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure machines and equipment function according to specifications.
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
• Research electrical/electronic components and systems for use in production and/or replacing obsolete parts.
• Develop electrical design of products using drafting tools or Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and/or other software.
• Create technical instructions for field modifications and/or testing requests.
• Work with production line assemblers and test line to assure issue-free assemblies.
• Work as a team member independently on ad hoc projects.
• Research, design, install, test, analyze, and maintain electrical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements by applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Interact with vendors and internal customers to collaborate on projects and tasks.
• Apply electrical code requirements, manufacturability of product, and electrical design experience.
• Host and conduct product design reviews and present information professionally.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional team members regarding changes in project status.
• Compile Work Breakdown Structures and manage tasks.
• Lead design failure mode and effect analyses (DFMEA’s).
• Ensure release packages of department comply with quality and technical content standards.
• Understand overall product architecture and all system interactions.
• Assist in guiding and leading personnel.
• Initiate and execute projects with minimal guidance, even without prior subject experience.

Requirements

• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and maintain several concurrent tasks/projects working independently.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner independently.
• Work safely and follow all company processes, core values, and procedures.
• Interact and communicate with customers professionally.
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to take direction from senior members within the department.
• Familiarization with and working knowledge of drafting tools or CAD and applicable software.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting documents such as technical manuals, spec sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in applying electrical equations to circuit analysis (e.g., voltage drop calculations).
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Learn and become proficient in the most recent required department and company procedures, software, and systems.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Familiar and comfortable with reading, understanding, and drawing electrical schematics that meet department standards.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with a large cross-functional audience.
• Travel up to 10% to customer and/or supplier sites.
• Complete and maintain certifications and/or safety training.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• Ability to adequately respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Proficient in performing root cause analysis.
• Highly knowledgeable with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and other codes and regulations.

Qualifications

ABET accredited Master of Science Degree (MS) or a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSEE/EET) with 5-10 years relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional climbing of ladders and crawling underneath trailers.
• Work in office, shop floor, and test site settings.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasionally exposed to cold, heat, noise, mechanical/electrical fumes, or odor.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.