LEAD Program - Engineering

Wabtec Corporation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Potential annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Careers is seeking candidates for its LEAD Engineering Rotational Program based in Erie, PA. This is a 2-year program that provides four 6-month rotations across various engineering functions. Ideal candidates should have a four-year technical degree, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be graduating by 2026. The program emphasizes continuous learning and offers competitive salary ranging from $73,000 to $76,000, along with various benefits including potential annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
• Graduating by December 2025/January 2026 or May/June 2026.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 2-year rotational engineering program.
• Engage in technical training and leadership development.
• Contribute to program execution and community outreach.

Skills

Commitment to technology

Problem-solving skills

Customer focus

Project management skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Four-year technical degree with ABET Accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for technology & technical excellence, a drive to test yourself & continue learning, and a desire to be part of a company focused on improving the world? This role is perfect for you. Let’s kickstart your career in Wabtec’s LEAD Engineering Rotational Program.

What to Expect in LEAD (Leadership, Expertise & Accelerated Development)

The LEAD Engineering Program is a 2-year rotational program that allows you choose areas of interest and develop your skill sets. LEAD consists of four, 6-month rotations that are intended to provide a broad exposure to engineering functions, to successfully launch your career at Wabtec. You can focus on some of the industry’s most exciting trends in systems, controls, alternative fuels, engines, cooling, energy storage, testing, core electronics, embedded software, and more. This program also emphasizes continuous education through advanced studies in partnership with Penn State World Campus as well as in-house technical training.

But that’s not all! Your program experience will include leadership and technical training, contributions to program execution, exposure to senior leadership, community outreach and support, and development of a lifelong network of colleagues and friends.

Location

Individuals joining the LEAD Engineering Program in the US will work from Erie, PA while on Program but may pursue roles outside of Erie upon completion of the LEAD Program based on availability. Relocation lump sum is provided where applicable.

Requirements - We are looking for:

• Four-year technical degree with ABET Accreditation in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical degree
• Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 (based upon 4.0 scale)
• Graduating by December 2025/January 2026 or May/June 2026
• Willingness and ability to travel and/or relocate within the United States to Erie, PA
• Prior intern or co‑op experience preferred
• Open to applicants legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion and aptitude for engineering and/or software
• General understanding of engineering, software and/or manufacturing fundamentals with desire to continue learning
• Ability to solve technical challenges through application of common design practices and methods
• Strong customer focus, ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver high customer value
• Program/project management skills working on and leading teams
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical problems clearly
• Contributes to creative solutions and challenges the status quo
• Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $73,000-76,000. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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