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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!

Job Summary:

As a PLC Software Engineer, you will be responsible to design, develop, and maintain programmable logic controller (PLC) systems for industrial automation under Charging and Power Transfer product line. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLC programming, system integration, and troubleshooting in manufacturing or industrial environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into every phase of the software development lifecycle.

Primary responsibilities:

1. Work Closely with electrical engineers, Mechanical engineers and operations team

2. Shall have very good hands-on experience with PLC programming, system integration, and troubleshooting in manufacturing or industrial environments.

3. Analyze automation requirements and design PLC programs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, or Function Block Diagrams

4. Create and maintain documentation including the schematics, flowcharts and program logics

5. Conduct system level testing and validation to ensure functionality and reliability

6. Install and commission PLC system on-site, ensuring seamless integration with other automation components.

Qualification and Essential Requirement:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in E&C/Electrical with Overall Working experience of 12+ Years of PLC Programming
• Hands-on Experience with Major PLC Platforms (Siemens, ABB, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradely) and IDE’s
• Technical ability to interpret Electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCAD systems and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet, RS485 etc.)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Desired Requirements:

• Working Experience with Charging and Power Solutions is plus
• Understanding the Security concepts and Configuration on the PLC’s AC Drive
• German Communication skills

Work Model:

• Primarily office-based (5 Days a week) with field visits for installation and troubleshooting at Wabtec/customer sites internationally.
• May require travel to Commissioning site at Germany or Client facilities.

Reporting:

Engineer Manager, Transit Software Team

Travel:

1. International- 50% Based on project need to commissioning/Customer site.

2. Shall hold valid passport and all relevant documents for international travels.

Physical Requirement:

• Shall be able to be work at Wabtec Bengaluru facility and collaborate with global team members and customers.
• Efficient enough to work long hours on Laptop/System as required by project needs

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.