Electrical Design Engineer

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Job Summary: Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC). The transit portfolio provides highly-engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train-related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort. Along with its industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Wabtec provides vision-based wayside detectors for the rolling stock maintenance market. Its non-contact measurement technology enables highly detailed condition assessment of train components-ranging from wheel surface condition to full train inspection-on trains operating in service and at high speeds. Wabtec's wayside systems, coupled with software applications and image analysis technology, enable Train Operating Companies (TOCs) to manage fleet maintenance and operation through automatic measurements and inspections. Real-time alarms, alerts and reports enable significant reductions in maintenance costs and increase fleet availability for revenue generation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual and detailed hardware designs of electrical harnesses and controls equipment to meet the functional, safety, environmental and interface requirements for a variety of robust industrial equipment

• Refine new and existing designs for improved manufacturability; coordinating with vendors and design contractors to support as needed

• Design, build and test prototype harnesses to support the company’s ongoing R&D efforts

• Provide manufacturing and maintenance teams with support for both new and legacy products

• Maintain well-written, revision-controlled documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes in accordance with Wabtec’s data management and controls policies

• Support continuous improvement efforts of existing released products

• Support system certification efforts (EMI/EMC, CE, etc.)

• Work with other engineering, manufacturing, sales / marketing, and quality assurance staff to coordinate pilot production of new products

• Assist the purchasing teams in sourcing alternative components as needed

• Develop test simulations, test methods and perform required testing or data collection

Qualifications/skills:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and related experience

• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant engineering work experience

• Experience with light industrial controls, PLCs and wire harnesses

• Proven experience with the development of digital control system projects in the past including experience of the full development cycle

• Experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators and multimeters for testing purposes

• Must be able to work independently, as well as closely with others in a small team as the situation requires

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical skills, creative, innovative and open-minded

• Self-motivated to expand current skill set and develop knowledge of Beena Vision product portfolio

• Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, etc)

Preference:

• Experience with PCB layout software, especially Altium Designer or Altium Circuit Studio

• Experience with Atlassian tool chain (Jira)

• Ability to travel within the U.S. and internationally

• Experience in creating the schematic, board layout, layout simulation and analysis, circuit analysis, and testing

• Excellent hardware level device testing and debugging skills

• Hands-on experience building and prototyping electrical assemblies

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.