Engineering Technical Leader - Propulsion

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Our best-in-class Electric Rotating Machines Engineering team develops a wide variety of products for rail, off-highway and drill applications. In this role, the Technical Leader will work with a cross-functional teams to design and develop electric machines, as well as maintaining and expanding on the existing products.

 

How will you make a difference?

As the Engineering Technical Leader, 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.

 

You will be responsible for motors, fans, blowers and/or alternator mechanical design and work with cross functional teams to meet assigned objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for giving technical leadership on major and complex assignments with long-term business implications, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

 

What do we want to know about you?

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with hardware design (i.e., motors, turbo, fans, etc.)

• Understanding of electric rotating machines

• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), bolted joint, stress analysis

• Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly

• Ability and willingness to travel as required (<10%)

 

What will your typical day look like?

• Work independently or with a small team to design and develop new products and improvement to existing products using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements.

• Prepare documentation required by the product development process such as design requirements, validation plans, 3D models/drawings and test reports.

• Provide support and recommendations to management, lead business case discussions for multi-generation product planning

• Assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and quality reviews, and responsiveness to customer / program needs

• Lead communication on technical and business issues between organizations and within work groups

• Promote professional growth through feedback, coaching, and mentoring, where appropriate.

• Ensure company compliance initiatives and training requirements are implemented within work group

 

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to work in engineering lab and workshops as well as office environment

• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hour period

• Occasionally bend; stoop; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (less than 2 hours/8 hour work day)

• Frequently stand; walk; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6-hours/8 hours day)

 

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

 

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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Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 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.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

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