Job Description
You'll be joining Wabtec Bus Solutions, a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver's protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.
How will you make a difference?
As an experienced engineer within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will drive design and development focused on a mix of controls, harnesses, and other electrical systems for doors, ramps, lifts, charging, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Supervisor, you will design and develop electrical based systems, contribute to product development, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Your role will include collaborating with peers, supporting design decisions, and executing engineering tasks aligned with project goals.
What do we want to know about you?
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering (master's preferred; ABET-accredited) and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic project management skills and ability to lead engineering based small sized projects or parts of projects.
• Experience with the development of electrical based systems in transportation and working knowledge of electrical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures
• Working knowledge in APQP/NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, RCA/8D's, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations
• Familiarity in Poka-Yoke, PPAP, VAVE, Lean Six Sigma, DOE
• Designed PCBs for motor control, I/O, and embedded systems and familiar with transportation electrical systems, schematics, and topologies
• Strong skills in electrical testing, troubleshooting, and prototype development and deep knowledge of DC motors, relays, and contactors.
What will your typical day look like?
• Design and develop electrical systems per customer and technical requirements and make design decisions to optimize performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Contribute to innovation, patents, or process improvement and support electrical designs from concept through production launch
• Participate in DFMEA sessions and validation planning
• Follow APQP/NPD processes to ensure successful product launches and lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical issues
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical issues
• Evaluate specifications and performance needs to deliver cost-effective solutions and collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment
• Create and review wiring diagrams, schematics, and system layouts and create and review wiring diagrams, schematics, and system layouts
• Analyze test results to improve product reliability and performance and support Sales and Field Service in resolving customer issues
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Qualifications
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79300-146700. 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 annual bonus, if eligible.
If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
