Lead Engineer - Testing

Wabtec Corporation; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer - Testing to support development, validation, and troubleshooting of products across locomotive, OHV, and marine applications. You will perform hands-on engineering testing, install instrumentation, collect data, and analyze results in lab and field environments.

The role requires independence, ability to manage multiple testing priorities, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of one year of engineering experience.
• Experience supporting engineering testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis in lab and field environments.
• Working knowledge of locomotive operations and Siemens Simcenter, Test Lab data acquisition software.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site Monday through Friday to support testing and validation activities.
• Develop comprehensive validation test plans with engineering teams.
• Conduct field testing at Wabtec and customer locations with instrumentation installation and data acquisition.
• Utilize NVH sensors and data acquisition systems in testing domains.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, test setups, and system-level issues using engineering principles.
• Support time-sensitive testing related to investigations, product validation, manufacturing concerns, and production needs.
• Analyze test data to validate components and systems against requirements.
• Prepare and communicate technical results to stakeholders.
• Identify improvements in test methods, instrumentation, fixtures, and data acquisition processes.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect technologies.

Skills

Testing & instrumentation

Data acquisition

Technical analysis

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Lab & field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science

Tools

Siemens Simcenter

Test Lab

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

The Wabtec Testing team supports the development, validation, and troubleshooting of products and systems across multiple business segments, including Locomotive, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), and Marine & Stationary applications. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams, manufacturing, quality, skilled trades, customers, vendors, and external technical service providers to support testing and validation activities.

How will you make a difference?

As a Lead Engineer - Testing, you will support the development, validation, and troubleshooting of Wabtec products and systems through hands-on engineering testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and technical analysis. You will prepare and execute test activities, install and troubleshoot instrumentation and test setups, collect and process engineering data, and communicate technical findings to engineering teams. This role requires an engineer who is comfortable working independently in laboratory and field environments, managing multiple testing priorities, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an engineering position.
• Experience supporting engineering testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and technical analysis in laboratory and field environments.
• Working knowledge of locomotive operations and Siemens Simcenter, Test Lab data acquisition software, with experience configuring and operating engineering test and data acquisition systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose instrumentation, test setup, equipment, and system-level issues using sound engineering principles.
• Experience developing validation test plans, conducting field testing, analyzing test data, and communicating technical results to engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent engineering test projects and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, skilled trades, vendors, customers, and external service providers.
• Experience with laboratory calibration programs, validation processes, sensor installation and troubleshooting, quality management systems, and Wabtec engineering practices is preferred.

What will your typical day look like?

• Work on-site Monday through Friday to support testing and validation activities.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop comprehensive validation test plans supporting business and product initiatives.
• Conduct field testing at Wabtec and customer locations, including instrumentation installation, data acquisition, test execution, and troubleshooting activities.
• Utilize calibrated sensors and data acquisition systems within the Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) domain.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, test setups, equipment, and system-level issues using engineering fundamentals and hands-on system knowledge.
• Support time-sensitive testing related to engineering investigations, product validation, manufacturing concerns, quality issues, and production needs.
• Analyze engineering test data to validate components, assemblies, and systems against business and product requirements.
• Prepare, document, and communicate technical results and test findings to engineering teams and internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and support improvements in test methods, instrumentation, fixtures, equipment, and data acquisition processes.
• Prepare invention disclosures to help protect technologies that provide a competitive advantage to the business.

What about the physical demands of the job?

This position requires hands-on work in laboratory, field, and customer environments. Essential physical capabilities include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated locations.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, including health, welfare, and retirement programs, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness-for-duty testing (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.