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 will you be working with?The Wabtec Mining team delivers world class electric drive propulsion systems for heavy haul mining trucks with payloads up to 400T. These systems are introducing new technology to help mines meet their sustainability goals.How will you make a difference?In this role, the Sr Engineer - Control Systems will develop, implement, & validate controls for electric drive mining vehicles. You’ll have the opportunity to interact directly with customers and cross functional teams during product definition and project execution.What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other Engineering discipline.
Strong preference for Electrical Engineering with motor, alternator, and power electronics control experience.
8 or more years control development experience
Experience using model-based designing tools such as MatLab/Simulink and/or MATRIXx.
What will your typical day look like?
Developing control systems for new products and new features for our existing fleet. Control development will span the entire lifecycle from customer definition, concept selection, modeling, simulation, and implementation to verification and validation testing.
Documenting system requirements and flowing requirements to subsystem, & component development teams.
Evaluating detailed designs for technical merit & adherence to sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
Coordinating sub-system validation and reports for testing performed internally, at 3rd party sites, or on customer site.
Monitoring and communicating project status, business issues and significant developments
Periodic travel for durations of 2 to 3 weeks to conduct testing or investigate issues.
What about the physical demands of the job?Candidates will be required to work in a full test lab and support testing in the field, the below physical capabilities are essential:
Climb multistory access stairs and/or ladders on large mining trucks to perform validation testing.
Work with hand-coded control models and interpret models and simulations.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .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).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.comOur 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.
