It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

The mission of the Fleet Innovation & Transformation team is to accelerate fleet transformation by consistently providing compelling solutions and innovative technologies that improve reliability, sustainability, and performance.

How will you make a difference?

The engineer in this role will lead and support locomotive modernization, NPI and controls revitalization projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business.  In this role you will be responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, and contribute to the overall business strategy.  The role also includes engineering factory support, which comprises of build support, troubleshooting complex issues and performing or supporting engineering validation testing.  You will be the engineering focal point, supporting manufacturing through build and test, while serving as the conduit to other project engineers on issues and potential solutions. You will also support projects from conception to customer delivery by being a main engineering interface between the product teams, engineering design, and manufacturing implementation.  The expectations for this role include developing and maintaining clear communication with all project stakeholders; displaying problem solving capabilities on engineering tasks; exhibiting a positive and team first attitude; and working with a team of senior engineers to gain technical knowledge and expertise.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science

· At least 2 years of engineering experience

Desired Characteristics:

· Master’s degree in engineering

· Six Sigma training

· Strong electrical/mechanical design and analytical background

· Familiarity with manufacturing processes

· Basic knowledge of locomotive systems, interactions, and customers

· Ability to drive projects to completion

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

· Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization

What will your typical day look like?

· Excel in a lean mission-based team environment though optimized designs, validation scope, and customer focused results

· Provide technical leadership for a team of engineers for all product design aspects of the assigned NPI and/or locomotive modernization projects

· Deliver strong and concise requirements and product definition to supporting engineering team

· Provide analytical analysis of overall system design with focus on design rigor and improvements

· Knowledge of engineering processes and tools (QSW, DOORS, PLM, Reliance)

· Organize and perform system level validation plans on products

· Create Bill of Materials for various product lines of modernization and aftermarket opportunities

· Create modification and factor support documents as required

· Support, communicate, and coordinate with interfacing organizations such as commercial, proposals, manufacturing, sourcing, services, reliability, global engineering, and systems engineering

· Support service programs, fulfillment, controls revitalization and New Product Introduction (NPI)

· Engineering factory support lead with focus on build, testing, troubleshooting and validation support

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.