Controls 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. How will you make a difference? The Controls Design Engineer will work collaboratively with other engineers in the planning, design, and development of the regulation, supervision and optimization subsystems of the Trip Optimizer product, which is an Energy Management/Cruise Control system for heavy haul freight locomotives. This role will leverage and build upon your experience and expertise to help create state-of-the-art solutions for a rapidly evolving product line. What will your typical day look like? Essential Responsibilities: The Controls Design Engineer will be responsible for supporting projects with moderate complexity. This role requires the ability to follow an individual work plan and meet both short and long-term objectives. You will resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. In addition, you will: Define product controls and sub-system concepts and requirements Work independently or with a small team to execute sub-system design and deployment Perform detailed model development and test activities Develop and implement sub-system and product validation test plans Develop simulation models to evaluate system and sub-system concepts and design Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and risk assessment activities Participate in writing product documentation and technical reports Work with vehicle, train and hardware engineering to define control component requirements Support systems engineers and commissioning activities Work with product support teams to determine root cause of system failures and implement corrective actions to meet product reliability goals for customers   What do we want to know about you? Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Control, Electrical or Mechanical), Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university Minimum of 1 year of experience in an Engineering position Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% of the time Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Desired Characteristics: Knowledge and practical experience with Matlab / Simulink / RTW Knowledge and practical experience with C / C programming language Experience in design and/or modeling of controls systems Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively describe concepts, designs, and analysis to a broad audience Experiences which demonstrate the collaborative effort of a team to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way. Experiences which demonstrate an orderly approach to finding solutions to problems. Experiences which demonstrate the ability to prioritize and effectively manage personal time Master’s Degree in Engineering (Control, Electrical or Mechanical), Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $54,700.00-$72,500.00 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. Who are we? Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions. Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network. Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?

Salary : $54,700 - $72,500