Test Engineering III

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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 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!

As an experienced Test Engineer within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will lead verification and validation activities supporting a mix of door systems, wheelchair lifts/ramps, windows, driver’s barriers, charging products, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will develop test methods, execute validation testing, analyze results, and investigate root causes to ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, and compliance requirements.

Working closely with engineering, quality, operations, and customers, you will provide technical recommendations that support product development, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (master’s preferred; ABET-accredited)
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to lead testing activities and coordinate cross-functional efforts
• Experience testing and validating mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems, preferably within transportation, industrial, or related industries.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.

• Design, build, and execute mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical test systems.
• Collect, review, and analyze data, draw clear conclusions and next steps.
• Write reports and maintain clear documentation and communication across teams.
• Maintain test setups, fixtures, calibrated equipment and lab equipment.
• Ensure testing complies with applicable standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations for product and field failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain 5S or other lab standards.
• Support APQP/NPD processes and ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams on prototype builds, validation plans, and product improvements.
• Support Sales and Field Service in resolving technical issues.
• Hands‑on in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Recommend and implement improvements to test methods, processes, and laboratory practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams.