Engineering Technical Leader- Electrical Component
Job Summary
Job Description
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 8 years of experience with hardware design (e.g., motors, transformers)
- Experience with rotating equipment (alternators, generators, AC/DC motors)
- Good understanding of electromagnetics
- Good communication skills
- Fluent in English
4 skills required
Job Details
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?
Our best-in-class Electric Rotating Machines Engineering team develops a wide variety of products for rail, off-highway and drill applications. In this role, the Technical Leader will work with a cross-functional teams to design and develop electric machines, as well as maintaining and expanding on the existing products.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Electric Rotating Machines team, you will be responsible for design, testing, application studies, field support, manufacturing support, and innovation on a variety of machine topologies. You will support various business critical initiatives that include hybrid and battery electric vehicles.
You will be responsible for motors and/or alternator electrical design and work with cross functional teams to meet assigned objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for giving technical leadership on 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.
What do we want to know about you?
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with hardware design (i.e., motors, transformers, etc.)
- Experience with rotating equipment (alternators, generators, AC motors, DC motors)
- Good understanding of electromagnetics
- Good communication skills
- Fluent in English
What will your typical day look like?
- Provide technical leadership for a team of engineers within Propulsion Engineering
- Take initiative and lead on new product introduction, reliability, productivity, manufacturing and sourcing support projects
- Provide support and recommendations to management, lead business case discussions for multi-generation product planning
- Assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and quality reviews, and responsiveness to customer / program needs
- Lead communication on technical and business issues between organizations and within work groups
- Promote professional growth through feedback, coaching, and mentoring, where appropriate.
- Ensure company compliance initiatives and training requirements are implemented within work group
What about the physical demands of the job?
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
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.
