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?
This position provides a unique opportunity to interact with team members across the engineering organization, developing our next generation drivetrain technologies and integrating those technologies onto various vintages of locomotives. This position will integrate closely with our Systems teams and our Controls/Software teams on multiple platforms from our next generation architecture to our proven systems that have had decades of service life. This role comes with the overall objective of improving design and requirements quality, increasing engineering productivity, all while addressing the latest customer needs.
How will you make a difference?
The Senior Engineer – Controls Subsystems will focus on the strategic development of the control system requirements for all-electric battery and hybrid locomotives and drive new control function development, validation, and New Product Introduction launch. The Senior Engineer will demonstrate leadership in coordinating business goals, programs, and processes for the Traction and Auxiliary control design team. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop, and execute objectives for self and others, and can impact short-term and long-term business goals, set strategies, and drive priorities.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
At least 15 years of experience in an engineering control design position with hands-on design, development, and implementation of closed loop controls and/or diagnostics
Demonstrated ownership of sub-system design and controls integration through full-development life-cycle concept to field application
Experience with DOORS or similar requirements definition methods/tools
Willing/able to support hands-on execution of simulation and on-locomotive testing & validation
Ability and willingness to travel as required
What will your typical day look like?
Direct/own control system design and development for locomotive Traction & Auxiliary features including new control function definition, requirements derivation, dynamic analysis, failure modes analysis, design trade-offs, implementation, and validation
Direct/lead the integration of control system with component hardware (propulsion batteries, DC/AC inverters, AC/AC convertors, motors, alternators, rectifiers) and other sub-systems (propulsion battery, diesel engine, engine cooling, engine control, compressed air, ventilation) to meet performance, application, and platform functional requirements
Direct/lead subsystem validation utilizing integrated model/software testing using virtual simulators, integrated model/software/electronics hardware testing using full operability HITL (hardware in the loop) simulators, locomotive validation testing, customer acceptance testing, and field in-service testing
Direct/lead the investigation, root-cause identification, and resolution of control system reliability issues
Define development strategies and lead the execution of high visibility large scale programs and New Product Introduction developments
Lead controls subsystem collaboration with systems engineering, program management, commercial teams, simulation, software, model development and hardware teams in the application of advanced controls techniques/methods/tools to meet emerging requirements
Direct/lead the evaluation and conceptualization of new control technology, applications, and platforms as part of New Product Introductions
Lead/execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements
Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project and engage with other functional groups to maintain efficient project execution
Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Provide timely communications on technical and program risk to the respective stakeholders and leadership
Participate/lead on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
Participate/lead as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
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.
