Engineering Technical Leader - 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 and electric drivetrain 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 Engineering Technical Leader will lead and direct 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 to guide a dynamic team to define 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 10 years’ professional experience in engineering design or research and development

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional project experience in engine/powertrain systems, electrical systems/controls modeling, and/or control systems engineering

• Experience with system- and subsystem-level requirement definition and validation testing

• Experience with system modeling, analysis, and controls design concept definition

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

• Ability to support on-site locomotive testing & validation

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

What will your typical day look like?

• Define control requirements for locomotive engine and electric drivetrain

• Develop MATLAB/SIMULINK models and control logic implementations

• Propose innovative control system solutions for complex technical challenges

• Create and validate system and component control plant models

• Develop comprehensive feature test procedures

• Conduct calibration and validation across test environments

• Support hardware interface requirements and performance verification

• Perform failure modes analysis (DFMEA)

• Lead cross-functional technical projects

• Engage with multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Communicate project progress, issues, and constraints

• Conduct technical design and operations reviews

• Maintain rigorous engineering design process adherence

• Provide strategic technical guidance and mentorship

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).

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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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