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Wabtec Corporation Lead Controls Engineer – Locomotive NPI Control in Contagem, Brazil
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
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 (http://www.wabteccorp.com/) to learn more!
Who will you be working with?
You will work as a part of a dynamic team to develop control strategy requirements and concepts, design and implement solutions, perform control system calibration and validation, and support issue resolution for both New Technology and New Product Introduction initiatives.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Controls engineering, you will be responsible for supporting control system enhancements and new feature development for Wabtec’s family of diesel electric, dual fuel, and hybrid diesel-battery locomotives, as well as marine and stationary engine systems.
What do we want to know about you?
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
Minimum of 3 years’ project experience in engine/powertrain systems, electrical systems/controls modeling, and/or control systems engineering
Skilled in designing, using and analyzing Visio and SIMULINK model diagrams
Ability to support on-site locomotive testing & validation
Ability and willingness to travel as required
Desired Characteristics
Master’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering
Proficient in control theory and/or control methods including system identification, logic and state machines, closed loop control systems, and discrete time control system implementation
experience with engine or vehicle powertrain/drivetrain equipment, systems, control, or diagnostics
experience with electric vehicle/hybrid power applications, design, and testing
Detailed knowledge of internal combustion engines with respect to engine performance, combustion, emissions control, regulatory compliance
Detailed knowledge of rotating electric machines, power electronics, propulsion battery technology
Experience with DOORS or similar requirements definition methods/tools and control model auto-coding for high bandwidth, closed-loop real-time control
Experience with system-level validation testing
Strong teamwork and communication skills, oral and written
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
What will your typical day look like?
The Locomotive NPI Controls team owns the control architecture and embedded software requirement specification for the engine and electronic drivetrain control system and leads the implementation of the application control logic, diagnostics, and protections to maximize performance, reliability, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will set, communicate, and execute objectives for self and others, and be empowered to impact business outcomes.
Essential responsibilities include:
Developing and enhancing engine and electric drivetrain control system concepts for new technology applications as part of new product introductions
Defining engine and electric drivetrain control feature/diagnostics requirements and documentation
Prototyping new control applications concepts/enhancements through modeling and simulation
Developing MATLAB scripts and SIMULINK models
Developing feature test procedures to ensure performance meets requirements
Performing and documenting failure modes analysis (DFMEA)
Supporting feature calibration and validation efforts in the engine test cell, integrated hardware simulator testing, locomotive system testing, customer acceptance and field in-service monitoring
Supporting design and documentation updates for safety and regulatory compliance assurance
Supporting commercial requisition and reliability growth through product and platform expansion
Collaborating with senior engine, traction & auxiliary control engineers, systems and subsystem engineering, program management, commercial teams, simulation, software, and hardware teams in the application of advanced controls techniques/methods/tools to meet challenging requirements
Providing technical guidance to team members and engaging a broad range of existing product and technical experts to build design, tools, process, and domain expertise
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.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.