LKZ Wabtec (Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty) is a leading locomotive assembly and service manufacturing facility located in Astana, Kazakhstan. The plant specializes in the assembly, modernization, and service of mainline diesel locomotives, supporting the development of Kazakhstan’s railway and mechanical engineering industries.
LKZ Wabtec is part of Wabtec Corporation, a global leader in rail technologies, products, and services, headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA. Wabtec operates in more than 50 countries worldwide, providing innovative solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of rail transportation.
Job DescriptionWho will you be working with?
You will be part of the Engineering team, working closely with process engineers, production teams, quality, and other plant functions. The team is responsible for the development, implementation, and support of mechanical design solutions for new and modernized products throughout their full lifecycle.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will be responsible for the design, development, and support of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for new and upgraded products. You will play a key role in transforming engineering concepts into manufacturable solutions by developing design documentation, performing engineering calculations, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and supporting production activities. Your work will directly contribute to product quality, reliability, innovation, and operational efficiency.
What will your typical day look like?
- Develop design documentation, including drawings, diagrams, and specifications, for new and upgraded products
- Design machine and mechanism components, assemblies, and units
- Develop 3D models, parts, and assembly drawings using CAD systems such as NX CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, and KOMPAS‑3D
- Perform engineering calculations, including strength, rigidity, wear resistance, and other performance analyses
- Prepare design documentation in compliance with the Unified System for Design Documentation (GOST / ESKD)
- Coordinate and align design solutions with process engineering, production, and other plant departments
- Support and monitor products during production, resolving design-related issues
- Participate in prototype assembly, debugging, testing, and validation activities
- Identify and eliminate design deficiencies revealed during production and operational use
- Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and project presentations
- Contribute to the development of innovation proposals, improvements, and inventions
- Support the implementation of new materials, technologies, and advanced design methods
What do we want to know about you?
- Higher education in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Design Engineer
- Strong working knowledge of NX CAD/CAM, KOMPAS‑3D, and AutoCAD
- Proven experience preparing drawings and specifications in accordance with ESKD (Unified System for Design Documentation)
- Ability to read, analyze, and work confidently with engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Knowledge of current regulatory and technical documentation applicable in the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Demonstrated ability to develop solutions for complex and non‑standard engineering problems
- Strong leadership qualities, teamwork skills, and a high sense of responsibility
- Proficiency in Kazakh and English
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Additional InformationWhat 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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What We Do
Transportation solutions that move and improve the world At Wabtec, we help our customers overcome their toughest challenges by delivering rail and industrial solutions that improve safety, efficiency and productivity. Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation.
