Rail Systems Control Engineer, Distributed Power & RCL
Wabtec Corporation
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Job summary
Wabtec Corporation is seeking an experienced controls engineer to design and deliver advanced control systems for distributed power and remote control locomotives. You will own modeling, algorithm development, and validation across disciplines to ensure successful deployment in live rail operations.
The role emphasizes end-to-end control system functionality, cross-team collaboration, and hands-on testing in real-world environments. Experience with MATLAB/Simulink is essential.
Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or related).
- 4+ years in controls, systems engineering, or embedded systems.
- Strong experience with MATLAB / Simulink and control theory (feedback systems, modeling, simulation).
- Experience with system integration and validation.
- Ability to solve real-world, physics-based engineering problems.
Responsibilities
- Develop control algorithms for distributed train systems (Distributed Power™, RCL)
- Build and validate MATLAB/Simulink models for system behavior and performance
- Analyze and tune closed-loop control systems (stability, robustness, efficiency)
- Debug real-world issues across software, controls, and hardware interfaces
- Define and refine system requirements and validation strategies
- Support field testing and deployment in active rail environments
- Act as a technical point of contact for control system performance
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Job description
Wabtec Corporation is seeking an experienced controls engineer to design and deliver advanced control systems for distributed power and remote control locomotives. You will own modeling, algorithm development, and validation across disciplines to ensure successful deployment in live rail operations.
The role emphasizes end-to-end control system functionality, cross-team collaboration, and hands-on testing in real-world environments. Experience with MATLAB/Simulink is essential.
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