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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 .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the Locomotive Test Process Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical Assembly/Testing will be responsible for Locomotive assembly, wiring, and test processes through Hi-pot, Battery Checks, Lighting, Multiple Unit Checks, Programming, Service, Self-tests, Air Brakes, Load, Vibration, Event Recorder, Radio, Track, Cab Signal, and various other tests based on final locomotive design requirements.

What do we want to know about you?

• Minimum 4-year technical degree or equivalent Locomotive Test experience (Desired: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering).

• Minimum 5 years collaborating with assembly, wiring, and trouble-shooting operations.

• Strong background in the interpretation of engineering drawings/specifications/schematics.

• Previous control and/or electrical assembly knowledge.

• Excellent people skills with the ability to work closely with diverse team members.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Must have strong PC skills and ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.

• Must be self-directed, highly meticulous, organized, and flexible.

• Must be able to use various mechanical/electrical hand tools for assembly operations as well as inspection equipment that is required for testing operations.

• Position is primarily based in Erie, PA. (other global locations may be considered) or Fort Worth, TX.

• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in the English language.

• Ability to communicate utilizing a second language; Spanish, Russian, Turkish, etc.

What will your typical day look like?

• Ability to understand the product drawings/documentation and relay this information to the customer/partner in order to meet assembly and test requirements per the contract.

Position includes but not limited to the following:

• Product Drawings

• Manufacturing Instructions and Standards

• Technical Specifications

• Documents and Standards of Quality Control

• Equipment & Tooling Drawings and Techniques

• Work closely with domestic & global personnel to fully comprehend the processes involved in the testing of the components through the locomotive level.

• Create training documents and educate the customer/partner’s personnel on the technical processes required in various domestic & global locations to meet all contractual requirements.

• Accountable for meeting the quality standards required for successful engineering validation of the manufacturing/test processes.

• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and globally for extended periods of time. Typically, 2-4 weeks each in duration, but as required per training/manufacturing schedules.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE

• Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process

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

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).

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.