Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer – Locomotive Controls

Wabtec; Florida; On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to help design and support locomotive control system solutions across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design to manufacturing, testing, and field support.

You will create 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, analyze mechanical design for manufacturability, and collaborate with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to drive reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of engineering experience through internships, co-ops, research projects, or full-time employment.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar through academic projects, internships, or professional experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and mechanical design principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, machining, injection molding, or additive manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze technical information and solve engineering problems in a collaborative environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of mechanical hardware solutions for locomotive control system products using DFX methodologies.
• Assist with design, development, testing, and lifecycle maintenance of automated remote control freight locomotive systems and subsystems.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product documentation.
• Support mechanical design activities focused on manufacturability, producibility, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Participate in troubleshooting field issues, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Create, update, and maintain BOMs and engineering documentation within PLM systems.
• Assist with product introduction into manufacturing, including documentation development, validation testing, and production support.
• Support engineering change management and product obsolescence activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management.
• Provide technical support for engineering projects and product development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

Job description

Wabtec is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to help design and support locomotive control system solutions across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design to manufacturing, testing, and field support.

You will create 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, analyze mechanical design for manufacturability, and collaborate with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to drive reliable, cost-effective solutions.