Train Control Engineer

Who will you be working with?

You will collaborate with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders focused on locomotive traction and auxiliary control systems. This team combines expertise in electrical engineering, control systems, and system integration to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions for rail applications.

How will you make a difference?

As a Train Control Engineer you will design and develop locomotive traction and auxiliary control systems that meet customer requirements and reliability expectations. You will define system-level requirements, prepare validation plans, and perform system testing. Your role will involve leading conceptual designs, conducting trade-off analyses, and ensuring robust designs that meet cost and performance targets.

What do we want to know about you?

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Control Systems Engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with control algorithm design and development.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Process-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Desired Characteristics:
  • 5+ years of experience as a control engineer.
  • Experience in electrical and control systems, preferably in locomotives.
  • Working knowledge of locomotive control systems.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis or Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.
  • Experience with signal processing and real-time embedded control systems.
  • Knowledge of requirements management tools.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

What will your typical day look like?

• Design and develop locomotive control systems.
• Lead conceptual design efforts and trade-off analyses.
• Define and document system requirements and interfaces.
• Develop validation plans and perform system-level testing.
• Conduct locomotive testing to validate control systems.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and status reports to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to meet project objectives.

Legal authorization to work in Kazakhstan is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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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