Lead Engineer - Locomotive NPI Controls

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 Locomotive NPI Controls team owns the control architecture and embedded software requirement specification for the engine, electric drivetrain, and vehicle control system integration and leads the design and implementation of the application control logic, diagnostics, and protections to maximize product performance, reliability, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will set, communicate, and execute objectives for self and others, and be accountable for project deliverables aligned with business outcomes.

How will you make a difference?

The Lead Engineer will support control system enhancements and new feature development for Wabtec’s family of diesel electric, dual fuel, and hybrid diesel-battery locomotives, as well as marine and stationary engine systems. You will work as a part of a dynamic team to develop control strategy requirements and concepts, design and implement solutions, perform control system calibration and validation, and support issue resolution for both New Technology and New Product Introduction initiatives.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

• Minimum of 3 years’ professional project experience in engine/powertrain systems, electrical systems/controls modeling, and/or control systems engineering

• Ability to perform and support on-site locomotive testing & validation

• Ability and willingness to travel to customers or testing facilities as required

• Skilled in developing, analyzing, and reviewing SIMULINK and Visio model diagrams

What will your typical day look like?

• Developing and enhancing engine, electric drivetrain, and vehicle control system concepts for new technology applications as part of new product introductions

• Defining engine, electric drivetrain, and vehicle control feature/diagnostics requirements and documentation

• Prototyping new control applications concepts/enhancements through modeling and simulation

• Developing MATLAB scripts and SIMULINK models

• Developing feature test procedures to ensure performance meets requirements

• Performing and documenting failure modes analysis (DFMEA)

• Supporting feature calibration and validation efforts in the engine test cell, integrated hardware simulator testing, locomotive system testing, customer acceptance and field in-service monitoring

• Supporting design and documentation updates for safety and regulatory compliance assurance

• Supporting commercial requisition and reliability growth through product and platform expansion

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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).

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.

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