Service System Engineer (m/w/d) - Brakes

Wabtec; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective wage agreement pay

Vacation pay

Christmas bonus

Company pension plan

30 days of vacation per calendar year

Lease a job bike

Germany Ticket subsidy

Further education opportunities

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a seasoned Technical Services / Engineering professional in Leipzig to act as the main technical interface for brake systems. You will translate customer needs into engineering specs, support safety cases, and oversee documentation across fleet projects.

We value 5+ years in braking systems, strong cross-functional collaboration, and onsite flexibility. Expect to engage with customers, OE engineering, and service teams while supporting tenders and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with braking systems or similar heavy industry equipment.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for spare parts and BOM management.
• Understanding of obsolescence management and product-life-cycle principles.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work onsite and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical entry point for customers and internal stakeholders for brake systems.
• Provide technical support for customer issues, safety cases, and urgent resolution.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications and documentation.
• Prepare BOMs and technical documentation for standard solutions and upgrades.
• Support onsite service activities, tender preparation, and project reviews.
• Ensure on-time delivery from a technical perspective and act as TCI with system expertise.

Skills

Brake systems

Cross-functional

Documentation

BOM management

Safety cases

Technical interface

Customer interaction

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Family: Systems Engineering

Company Description

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! Whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put always People First.

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of a cross‑functional Technical Services Group (TSG) working closely with customer stakeholders, project teams, and Original Equipment (OE) engineering departments. The team supports critical train systems such as Brakes (primary focus), with exposure to other commodities including Couplers, HVAC, and Doors, depending on workload and priorities.You will collaborate daily with customers, internal engineering, project management, service teams, and supply chain to ensure safe, reliable, and on‑time delivery of technical solutions across the fleet lifecycle.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Technical Services / Engineering Support group, you will act as the main technical interface for customers on brake systems and related equipment. You will translate customer technical requirements into engineering specifications, support issue resolution and safety cases, and ensure technical readiness across projects.Your role directly impacts customer satisfaction, system safety, and on‑time delivery by bridging communication between customers, project teams, and OE engineering while supporting tenders, upgrades, and ongoing fleet operations.

What will your typical day look like?

• Act as the main technical entry point for customers and internal stakeholders for brake systems
• Provide technical support for customer issues, safety cases, and urgent ("hot") issue resolution
• Translate customer requirements into product‑specific engineering specifications
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, interface definitions, and integration plans
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation for standard solutions, upgrades, and obsolescence management
• Conduct feasibility and fleet assessments for custom engineering requests
• Manage spare parts activities, including drawing updates and BOM changes
• Support onsite service activities such as repair, overhaul, and upgrades
• Participate in project technical reviews, customer meetings, and tender preparation
• Support the Technical Customer Interface (TCI) with system expertise
• Ensure on‑time delivery (OTD) of project execution from a technical perspective

Qualifications

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum5 years of hands‑on experiencewith braking systems (design, maintenance, or service) or similar heavy industry equipment.
• Fluent in German and English
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for spare parts and BOM management.
• Understanding of obsolescence management and product‑life‑cycle principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage directly with customers and internal teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, project teams, and service groups.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritize effectively, and work under time pressure.
• Flexibility for onsite support and travel, as needed.

Additional Information

We offer:

• Collective wage agreement pay
• Vacation pay
• Christmas bonus
• Contribution to capital‑forming benefits
• Company pension plan
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year
• Lease a job bike
• Subsidy for the Germany Ticket
• Further education opportunities

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

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third‑party recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system who is ultimately hired.

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