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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?

The Senior Manager of Hardware Electronics & Design Engineering is responsible for driving engineering excellence in quality, cost, and delivery on the KinetiX (wayside monitoring) product lines within Digital Intelligence. As the leader of Hardware Electronics & Design, you will lead a team of engineers in building products for wayside-mounted predictive maintenance.

The Senior Manager of Hardware Electronics & Design Engineering will report directly to the overall engineering leader of Analytics (KinetiX) Engineering. The Senior Manager will work with other engineering disciplines to deliver holistic product solutions. The Senior Manager will work with product management to understand market needs & vision. The Senior Manager will work with project delivery teams, product owners, and architects to design electronic hardware components and mechanical parts & assemblies.

How will you make a difference?

As the Hardware Electronics & Design Engineer, you will lead, mentor, and coach a diverse group of software engineers. The Hardware Electronics & Design Engineering leader (KinetiX) is accountable for functional, business, and engineering objectives related to hardware functionality for wayside monitoring equipment. In this role, you will integrate and develop products that meet business needs, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

What are we looking for in you?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electronic hardware and mechanical design

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering leadership/management role

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Willingness to travel (15%)

What will your typical day look like?

• Manages the design, development, and testing of electronic hardware components and mechanical parts & assemblies

• Oversees a team of electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification

• Guide design and development of electronic components, optical components, schematic creation, PCB design, mechanical parts, mechanical assemblies, and civil work coordination

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness using problem-solving techniques and root-cause analysis

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software, machine vision algorithms, electronic hardware, and the customer website to deliver integrated complete solutions

• Interfaces directly to manufacturing production defining Bill of Materials (BOM’s)

• Manages budgets and resources for hardware development projects, including 3rd party utilization

• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team

• Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations

• Stays up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the rail industry, wayside measurement industry, and computer vision field

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

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. 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, background check (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.