Lead Train Control Systems Engineer (Locomotives)

Wabtec Corporation

Erie (Erie County)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 149,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Health benefits
Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead design of train control algorithms and system functionality for freight locomotives. You will develop, implement, and validate control solutions using MATLAB/Simulink, supporting simulations, validation, testing, and releases.

You will coordinate with a team of controls engineers and help set priorities for field issues, features, and product evolution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a controls focus.
  • 8+ years of engineering experience.
  • Proficiency with model-based control design using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of train control algorithms and system functionality.
  • Develop, implement, and validate control solutions using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Coordinate activities within a controls team and prioritize work.
  • Analyze field performance data and drive corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, and product teams.
  • Provide mentorship through design reviews and knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap for train control.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink
Control system design
Leadership
Travel up to 10%
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with controls focus
Master's degree in controls/robotics (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead design of train control algorithms and system functionality for freight locomotives. You will develop, implement, and validate control solutions using MATLAB/Simulink, supporting simulations, validation, testing, and releases.

You will coordinate with a team of controls engineers and help set priorities for field issues, features, and product evolution.

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