Test Engineer - HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

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Summary            

The Test Engineer II will be responsible for the test and validation of engineering designs. They will create and manage a testing plan to validate new equipment. Job task typically involve working closely with engineering to accurately define tests including procedure, acceptance criteria and developing any fixturing or test stands as necessary. Determine how to best collect data during test, analyzing and interpreting the results, then sharing findings with the engineering team in a clear and concise format. Duties will also include leading field testing, collecting quantitative and qualitative data, tracking performance targets. As field testing lead, become a technical expert to provide direction as well as hands on troubleshooting and repair of units under test. Typical areas requiring troubleshooting expertise would be hydraulics, electrical, CAN, structural, mechanical and engine.

Essential Responsibilities             

• Create and manage test plans

• Write test procedures, execute tests, and document results using photos, tabular and graphical representations of data, reference materials, and clear explanation of results.

• Provide expertise on instrumentation, data collection and DoE

• Provide direction to R&D Technicians, as well as hands on involvement in the setup and execution of tests.

• Communicate results with others effectively, both verbally and in writing via formal technical reports

• Analyze data, applying statistical problem-solving techniques.

• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative machine performance data during field test

• Maintain detailed records of machine performance and field conditions, during field test

• Identify and document performance trends, working closely with engineering to make improvements to reliability, durability, and efficiency.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with test equipment or units under test

• Provide detailed information regarding field component failures and work with design engineers to determine root cause and implement corrective actions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Qualifications/Requirements     

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred)

• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems

• Requires high electrical aptitude

• Requires mechanical aptitude

• Travel up to 25%

Desired Characteristics 

• Experience with hydraulic and electronic control systems

• Railroad industry experience is a plus

• Experience with data acquisition and test equipment preferred

• Experience with c++, Rstudio, and Arduino is a plus

• Experience with DFSS or DMAIC is a plus

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at deadlines at one time

• Strong analytical mindset and skills

• High degree of computer fluency

• Read and interpret drawings, charts, schematics, and product specifications

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers and the public.

• Ability to successfully work in an environment with diverse personalities and build strong customer relationships.

*This role can be permit