Lead Propulsion Engineer: Shape Next-Gen Transportation

Wabtec Corporation

Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 85,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Health/welfare/retirement benefits
Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Erie, PA, is seeking a Lead Engineer to advance materials research and develop technologies for transportation applications.

You will work in a cross-functional team applying engineering principles, conducting lab testing, and delivering technical reports, specifications, and product improvements.

The role requires an advanced degree, experience with MATLAB/Ansys/SolidWorks/AutoCAD, strong communication, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related engineering field.
  • Experience in materials development, testing, characterization, product development, or manufacturing support.
  • Proficiency with engineering tools such as MATLAB, Ansys, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute laboratory, testing, or development activities to evaluate materials and systems.
  • Support projects involving materials, manufacturing processes, and product development across cross-functional teams.
  • Prepare technical reports, specifications, presentations, and engineering documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and partners to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork
Technical writing
Project execution
Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB
Ansys
SolidWorks
AutoCAD

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Erie, PA, is seeking a Lead Engineer to advance materials research and develop technologies for transportation applications.

You will work in a cross-functional team applying engineering principles, conducting lab testing, and delivering technical reports, specifications, and product improvements.

The role requires an advanced degree, experience with MATLAB/Ansys/SolidWorks/AutoCAD, strong communication, and willingness to travel as needed.

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