Job Description
As an experienced Test Engineer within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will lead verification and validation activities supporting a mix of door systems, wheelchair lifts/ramps, windows, driver's barriers, charging products, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will develop test methods, execute validation testing, analyze results, and investigate root causes to ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, and compliance requirements. Working closely with engineering, quality, operations, and customers, you will provide technical recommendations that support product development, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement efforts.
What do we want to know about you?
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (master's preferred; ABET-accredited)
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to lead testing activities and coordinate cross-functional efforts
• Experience testing and validating mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems, preferably within transportation, industrial, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.
What will your typical day look like?
• Design, build, and execute mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical test systems.
• Collect, review, and analyze data, draw clear conclusions and next steps.
• Write reports and maintain clear documentation and communication across teams.
• Maintain test setups, fixtures, calibrated equipment and lab equipment.
• Ensure testing complies with applicable standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations for product and field failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain 5S or other lab standards.
• Support APQP/NPD processes and ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams on prototype builds, validation plans, and product improvements.
• Support Sales and Field Service in resolving technical issues.
• Hands-on in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Recommend and implement improvements to test methods, processes, and laboratory practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
What about the physical demands of the job?
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
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Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $[redacted]0 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.
