Top Benefits
About the role
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? As the Specialist – Engineering, you will report to the Manager, Engineering and Products and work with a team of talented engineers and software developers responsible for designing, developing, and delivering our industry-leading transit electronics solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and customer support, to ensure our solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers.
How will you make a difference? In this role, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Perform all aspects of technical work to meet RAILS, ISO9001, CMMI and Wabtec Policy requirements as our customers and corporate demand.
- Design, troubleshoot and maintain complex Software systems.
- Drive process improvements across engineering workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of key engineering systems.
- Assist in new concept design and early-stage product development
- Basics in circuit theory and PCB design principles
- Read and interpret PCB schematics.
- Review documents and procedures for accuracy
- Document process in a flow chart using Microsoft Visio
- Contribute to automation and tooling through coding and scripting (e.g., C, C++, Python, VBA)
- Knowledge of electronic and electrical systems design and programming
- Test and validate engineering processes and systems to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent fault-finding, critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
- Provides support to business development teams in preparing and developing various proposal materials to meet tight timelines.
- Support the Engineering Team in ensuring the systems meet all associated design criteria and specifications per the proposal and the contract.
- Participate in project scheduling activities.
- Participate in process improvements and implementations.
- Support the expansion of CMMI processes into Engineering.
- Continue to improve current processes to deliver more efficiently and effectively for the Projects.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelors of Engineering, with 2-4 years’ experience in Electrical and/or Software designs.
- Work experience, preferably encompassing embedded systems, communications, and programming.
- Understanding of PCB design, display technologies
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
- Programming experience with Python, C, JavaScript, Visual Basic, etc.
- Able to Travel to customer site for design review meetings (10-25%).
What will your typical day look like? As the Specialist - Engineering, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Review, analyze and delivery as per customer contracts or internal processes is a must.
- Interact with peers, internal stakeholders, vendors and service providers.
- Communicate effectively (verbally and written) with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organize and prioritize your project deliverables.
- Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strive for 100% accuracy in finished documentation with keen eye on details.
- Adaptable to change, learn quickly and independent.
- Able to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
- Manage document revision control and document and technical writing.
- Able to read, understand, and apply procedures.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
What about the physical demands of the job? The role may require occasional travel to customer sites, which may involve standing, observing small writing and labels, climbing, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.
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.com
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
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? As the Specialist – Engineering, you will report to the Manager, Engineering and Products and work with a team of talented engineers and software developers responsible for designing, developing, and delivering our industry-leading transit electronics solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and customer support, to ensure our solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers.
How will you make a difference? In this role, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Perform all aspects of technical work to meet RAILS, ISO9001, CMMI and Wabtec Policy requirements as our customers and corporate demand.
- Design, troubleshoot and maintain complex Software systems.
- Drive process improvements across engineering workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of key engineering systems.
- Assist in new concept design and early-stage product development
- Basics in circuit theory and PCB design principles
- Read and interpret PCB schematics.
- Review documents and procedures for accuracy
- Document process in a flow chart using Microsoft Visio
- Contribute to automation and tooling through coding and scripting (e.g., C, C++, Python, VBA)
- Knowledge of electronic and electrical systems design and programming
- Test and validate engineering processes and systems to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent fault-finding, critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
- Provides support to business development teams in preparing and developing various proposal materials to meet tight timelines.
- Support the Engineering Team in ensuring the systems meet all associated design criteria and specifications per the proposal and the contract.
- Participate in project scheduling activities.
- Participate in process improvements and implementations.
- Support the expansion of CMMI processes into Engineering.
- Continue to improve current processes to deliver more efficiently and effectively for the Projects.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelors of Engineering, with 2-4 years’ experience in Electrical and/or Software designs.
- Work experience, preferably encompassing embedded systems, communications, and programming.
- Understanding of PCB design, display technologies
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
- Programming experience with Python, C, JavaScript, Visual Basic, etc.
- Able to Travel to customer site for design review meetings (10-25%).
What will your typical day look like? As the Specialist - Engineering, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Review, analyze and delivery as per customer contracts or internal processes is a must.
- Interact with peers, internal stakeholders, vendors and service providers.
- Communicate effectively (verbally and written) with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organize and prioritize your project deliverables.
- Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strive for 100% accuracy in finished documentation with keen eye on details.
- Adaptable to change, learn quickly and independent.
- Able to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
- Manage document revision control and document and technical writing.
- Able to read, understand, and apply procedures.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
What about the physical demands of the job? The role may require occasional travel to customer sites, which may involve standing, observing small writing and labels, climbing, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.
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.com
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.