Senior Lead Engineer – Application Engineering

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.

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 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

An Application Engineer specializing in IR / metro train door systems is responsible for the design, development, and integration of door systems within the overall IR / metro train system. This includes understanding customer requirements, creating technical specifications, overseeing testing, and ensuring the systems meet safety and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Requirements Gathering and Analysis : Working with Customers and stakeholders to understand the functional & technical requirements for the door systems. Liaise with internal teams to ensure quality tender preparation, in line with project / product technical requirements.

System Design and Development : Very thorough understanding of designing the door system architecture, including mechanical, electrical, and control components. Good understanding of development of necessary application software for the product line

Technical Documentation : Creating detailed technical specifications, design documents, and test plans for the door systems

Voice of Customer : Depot visit / s in partnership with TSG (Transit Service Group) team to capture voice of the customer, understand pain points (Loco pilot & maintenance team point of view)

Fleet assessment : Partner with TSG team to perform thorough fleet assessment (as needed)

Testing and Validation : Overseeing the testing and validation of the door systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements

Integration and Commissioning : Working with engineering and TSG teams to integrate the door systems into the overall train system and supporting the commissioning process

Troubleshooting and Support : Providing technical support to resolve issues during the development, testing, and operation phases

Safety Certification : Thorough understanding of safety standards and regulations for access doors product line

Knowledge of Standards : Staying up-to-date with relevant industry standards, such as EN45545, REACH, and others

Reliability and Maintenance : Designing for reliability and maintainability, with a focus on minimizing downtime

Supplier Management : Managing relationships with external suppliers for door system components

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management : Creating and managing the BOM for the door systems

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Engineering Degree : A Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering

Experience with IR / Metro Systems : Experience with the design, development, or testing of IR / metro train systems, particularly door systems

Technical Skills : Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and control systems, as well as experience with software development and testing

Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to analyse and troubleshoot complex technical issues

Communication Skills : Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders

Project Management Skills : Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and work within budgets

Our 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.

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!

Our 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.