Sr. Power Controls Systems Engineer

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 Wabtec Mining team delivers world class electric drive propulsion systems for heavy haul off-highway mining trucks with payloads up to 400T. These systems introduce new technologies to help mines meet their production and sustainability goals.

How will you make a difference?

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and validating control systems for off-highway electric drive mining vehicles. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with customers and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout product definition and project execution.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering are strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in an engineering role, with a proven track record of technical leadership and innovation.
• Strong background in developing and testing control systems for motors, alternators, and power electronics.
• Skilled in using simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or similar for system modeling and analysis.
• Experienced in designing systems and performing detailed circuit analysis.

What will your typical day look like?

• Report directly to the Mining Controls Engineering Manager and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Lead the definition and development of control systems for new products and enhancements to existing product lines, covering the full lifecycle: customer requirements, concept selection, modeling, simulation, implementation, verification, validation, and field testing.
• Design and specify control software to meet system performance and reliability goals.
• Develop power circuit concepts and simulations, and define requirements for power components.
• Ensure control system designs meet EMC and EMI compliance standards; support related testing and certification processes.
• Document system-level requirements and cascade them to subsystem and component development teams.
• Review and assess subsystem and component development outputs, including verification results.
• Coordinate system and subsystem testing across internal facilities, third-party labs, and customer sites.
• Conduct hands-on testing of power circuits and control systems at internal labs, external facilities, customer proving grounds, and operational mine sites.
• Plan and manage project activities, track progress, and communicate status updates, business impacts, and key developments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to control systems and power circuits as assigned.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their technical development.
• Travel periodically (typically 1–3 weeks at a time) to support testing activities and field investigations.

What about the physical demands of the job?

Candidates will be required to periodically work in a full-scale propulsion system test lab and support field testing at customer proving grounds and mines.

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 role 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).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $89,100.00-$126,900.00 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.

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.