Brake Systems Engineer

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! 

Brake Systems Engineer

Competence:

• Knowledgeable in pneumatic brake system and control

• Good knowledge of specific customers’ requirements on braking system

• Experience in rolling stock brake systems is advantage

• Knowledge of the competition in terms of brake system solutions is optional

Responsibilities:

• Support Lead Brake system Engineer in brake system project team in India and in other sites, as a project responsible engineer for brake systems

• Ensure the correct transfer of the technical documents prepared during tender phase to the project team

• Ensure that all technical requirements and demands by the Customer are covered by the defined Engineering-Scope. Technical risks are identified and covered.

• Support Lead Brake system Engineer in technical discussions with customer with relevant technical information and analysis

• Involvement as technical support for Marketing activities

• Manage the product development plan, with focus on implementation, integration, verification and homologation. It shall cover all the products involved in the project, including software.

• Manage the customer gate reviews, ensuring a proper preparation by the project team and a positive achievement of the milestone.

• Ensure that Verification & Validation is properly planned, performed and documented

• Ensure that that the delivered product, as the sum of all sub-functions and subsystems, performs as requested to fulfil the Customer contract, the Wabtec requirements and the safety requirements.

• Manage requirements in the tool ensuring flow down of requirement from train level to system level, sub system level, product / software and validation of requirements through V cycle process

• Manage within the project team the brake system homologation process, ensuring the respect and the management of all homologation and certification requirements.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent domain

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant experience on brake systems & control, from Automotive / Rolling stock / Brake system supplier.

• Knowledge on brake control electronics is an advantage

• Strong communication skills

• High customer focus

• Mindset to work in global environment with interaction with counterparts across other sites in Europe.

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. 

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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