Electrical Engineer III

Company Description

Job Description

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 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 30K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

You'll be joining Wabtec Bus Solutions, a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver's protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.

How will you make a difference?

As an experienced engineer within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will drive design and development focused on a mix of controls, harnesses, and other electrical systems for doors, ramps, lifts, charging, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Supervisor, you will design and develop electrical based systems, contribute to product development, and ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Your role will include collaborating with peers, supporting design decisions, and executing engineering tasks aligned with project goals.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor's degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering (master's preferred; ABET-accredited) and 6+ years of relevant experience.

Basic project management skills and ability to lead engineering based small sized projects or parts of projects.

Experience with the development of electrical based systems in transportation and working knowledge of electrical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures

Working knowledge in APQP/NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, RCA/8D's, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations

Familiarity in Poka-Yoke, PPAP, VAVE, Lean Six Sigma, DOE

Designed PCBs for motor control, I/O, and embedded systems and familiar with transportation electrical systems, schematics, and topologies

Strong skills in electrical testing, troubleshooting, and prototype development and deep knowledge of DC motors, relays, and contractors.

What will your typical day look like?

Design and develop electrical systems per customer and technical requirements and make design decisions to optimize performance, cost, and manufacturability

Contribute to innovation, patents, or process improvement and support electrical designs from concept through production launch

Participate in DFMEA sessions and validation planning

Follow APQP/NPD processes to ensure successful product launches and lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical issues

Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical issues

Evaluate specifications and performance needs to deliver cost-effective solutions and collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment

Create and review wiring diagrams, schematics, and…