Essential Responsibilities:
The Jr. Engineer Trainee will be responsible for Diesel electric locomotive repair and maintenance activities as per specified standards and work scope.
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Jr. Engineer will perform act scheduled / unscheduled maintenance / Heavy Maintenance / wreck Repair of 4500 HP and 6000 HP locomotives, within given timelines and quality including all appropriate documentation.
Encourage and maintain safe work environment.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Responsible for compliance with local regulations and specific local customer safety policies in his work area.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Diploma in Engineering 1-3 years applicable operations experience.
Willingness to work in 24x7 operations- different shifts, various days.
Experience in Microsoft office applications.
Ability to work in shop environment.
Prior experience in the transportation industry will be preferred.
Desired Characteristics:
• Technical experience working on rolling stock products Engines / Bogies / Brake Systems / Traction Motors / Control Systems, etc.
• Ability to analyse and troubleshoot faults in Locomotive running and oversee specific job works.
• Should be comfortable in learning & adopting IT systems for monitoring & maintaining Locomotives
Additional Information
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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Skills Required
- Diploma in Engineering with 1-3 years applicable operations experience
- Willingness to work 24x7 operations, different shifts and various days
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work in a shop environment
- Prior experience in the transportation industry
- Technical experience with rolling stock (engines, bogies, brakes, traction motors, control systems)
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot locomotive faults and oversee repair jobs
- Comfortable learning and adopting IT systems for monitoring and maintaining locomotives
Wabtec Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wabtec Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Wabtec Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) funding can reach an effective 6% of pay through a match plus an additional company contribution, with company funds vesting after three years. This consistent retirement formula adds meaningful long-term value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with dental and vision, telemedicine, and robust mental health resources such as Spring Health and Headspace. HSA/HRA support and recognized national carriers further bolster the offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental/adoption leave is part of the core package, alongside family-building benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance. Additional supports like doula reimbursement expand coverage for growing families.
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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.
