Application Engineer - Brake Control

Wabtec; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface, driving application engineering for railway brake systems. This position emphasizes strong customer collaboration, ensuring satisfaction through reliable solutions and effective project management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience with design tools like CATIA and AutoCAD. You will be responsible for technical documentation, system validation, and hands-on support at field locations. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is paramount at Wabtec.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in application engineering and customer solution delivery.
• Experience in developing and managing engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and electrical/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive application engineering for brake system projects.
• Own end-to-end customer deliverables ensuring timely execution.
• Prepare complete engineering documentation and manage compliance.
• Lead design activities and provide hands-on testing support.
• Identify and resolve technical issues effectively.

Skills

Application engineering

Customer collaboration

Technical documentation

Design validation

Pneumatic/Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

AutoCAD

PLM and ERP (Oracle)

Job description

About the Company

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.

Key Missions of the Position

Application Engineers act as the primary technical interface for customers, driving application engineering and new product introduction for railway brake systems. They provide reliable, cost‑effective solutions to customer requirements, manage technical deliverables, and ensure customer satisfaction across all project stages.

The role also focuses on strong customer collaboration, supporting business growth, and driving continuous improvement in product performance, reliability, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Drive application engineering for legacy and ongoing brake system projects, including support for new business initiatives, customer engagements, contracts, RFQs, and engineering proposals with cost‑effective solutions.
• Own end‑to‑end customer deliverables with a First‑Time‑Right approach, ensuring On‑Time Delivery (OTD), requirement traceability, and preparation of technical dossiers and CbC documents.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for customers, including RDSO, coordinating with internal teams and global stakeholders (SISCOs) for seamless communication and project execution.
• Lead the development of cost‑effective brake control systems for Metro, Indian Railways, and other applications, ensuring compliance with performance and customer requirements.
• Prepare and manage complete engineering documentation including specifications, functional and validation requirements, FMECA, system manuals, and traceability matrices.
• Perform hands‑on design activities and develop engineering proposals using CATIA, AutoCAD tools, PLM and ERP (Oracle) systems.
• Develop and interpret pneumatic/electrical schematics, perform brake performance calculations, and support design validation through gate reviews and system‑level testing.
• Provide hands‑on support for testing, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at field locations.
• Support spare tenders and ensure effective implementation of engineering changes across the product lifecycle.
• Lead key initiatives such as SCRI, VAVE, Design‑to‑Cost (DTC), localization, alternate sourcing, and product sustenance activities.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and CFTs on TMC, project execution, and cost optimization, while driving cycle time reduction and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement using Gemba insights, VAVE, SQA inputs, and field feedback to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Lead reliability, warranty, and RAMS activities for legacy products through field investigations, MTBO analysis, training, and resolution of field issues.
• Identify and resolve technical issues with a practical approach while supporting business growth through technical inputs and opportunity identification.

Commitment to 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. We aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. 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. Need accommodation? Just let us know – we’ve got you.