Advanced Lead 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?

Our best-in-class Propulsion team has deep domain expertise in rotating electric machines for transportation applications.  Here you’ll interact with various internal and external customers to transform the transportation industry.  Our global Propulsion team consists of electrical and mechanical engineers that work together to address real word challenges and come up with innovative solutions.

How will you make a difference?

As an experienced Advance Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for design, testing, application studies, field support, manufacturing support, and innovation on a variety of machine topologies.  You will support various business critical initiatives that include hybrid and battery electric vehicles. In this role you will train under experienced engineers on application specifics, work within defined parameters to make decisions and apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity while resolving issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• 5+ year of experience with hardware (i.e., electric motors, transformers, etc.)

• Experience with rotating equipment (alternators, fans, generators, AC motors, DC motors)

• Good understanding of electromagnetics

What will your typical day look like?

You will be responsible for projects related to Motors and/or Alternator designs and work with cross-functional teams to meet assigned objectives. 

• Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define, and support assigned components, assemblies, or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements

• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers

• Participating in and working with global teams on projects assigned to address specific organizational initiatives

• Validate new components and subassemblies, author & release of drawings and specifications

• Generate engineering documents (DFMEA, Design Review materials, Purchase Specs, meeting notes, technical visuals and presentations, etc.)

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

• Document and communicate results of technical data generated consistent with engineering policies and procedures

• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Able to be in manufacturing, lab and on locomotive environment to support product development.  

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