Staff Product Engineer

Wabtec; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Product Engineer to revolutionize the rail industry with advanced automation and data analytics. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and deployment of cutting-edge Electronic Braking technology, ensuring high quality and reliability. Collaborating closely with Product Management and railroad customers, you will develop world-class solutions that enhance operational efficiency. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive innovation and progress in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on design and implementation experience.
• Experience with Locomotive Electronic Braking Systems is required.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of Electronic Braking technology.
• Serve as primary customer contact for Transport Intelligence products.
• Manage program execution to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Systems Experience

Computer Networking

Software Deployment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Engineering Systems

Data Information Systems

Locomotive Control Systems

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

As the Senior Staff Product Engineer, you will work closely with Product Management, Program Management and railroad customers to develop world class solutions that bring advanced automation and data analytics to the rail industry with high quality and reliability. You will interact with both internal and external engineering organizations to steward the braking product line through all product lifecycle phases.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of Digital Onboard Solutions Engineering (DOSE) Electronic Braking technology. This role is seen as the technical architect developing long term strategy for the Electronic Braking product line by leveraging industry experience, input from customers and collaboration with Product Management. You will be the focal point for all technical inquiries for the engineering department with respect to Electronic Braking product line.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on design, requirements development and implementation experience involving; Engineering Systems, Hardware / Software Engineering, and/or Data Information Systems.
• Minimum 1 years experience with Locomotive Electronic Braking Systems.
• Locomotive control systems experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with communication systems.
• Experience in computer networking.
• Experience in software deployment and configuration management.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead future concepts and design enhancements for the Transport Intelligence products using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Support development of the R&D strategy for the product.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for the Transport Intelligence product line. Translate customer needs / requirements, resolve specification issues, handle technical correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and negotiate / coordinate with cross-functional teams as appropriate.
• Provide guidance to the internal engineering teams on design tradeoff considerations during the development lifecycle.
• Be a Technical Leader for the projects across global cross-functional teams (Product / Program Management, SW COE, Electrical Integration, Train Control, Office Systems, Safety, Validation and Applications Engineering) assuring “cradle to grave” success.
• Participate in the development of proposals for projects.
• Work with Wabtec’s scientific community and railroad subject matter experts to develop freight automation solutions, evaluate them in field trials and productize the solutions to function in a railroad revenue environment.
• Lead and participate in technical and program reviews.
• Maintain broad awareness of technical trends to ensure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work, and reviews and responsiveness to customer/program needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Global Supply Chain Organization across the various locations to support procurement of parts from an engineering requirements perspective.
• Provide technical input to customer facing documentation such as but not limited to product descriptions, operational manuals, installation instructions, troubleshooting guides, and product marketing material.
• Interface with the Global Locomotive Operations group to ensure factory-built locomotives are manufactured successfully and delivered to customers in a timely manner.
• Provide design input into external teams for locomotive integration of Digital Solutions products.
• Manage program execution of engineering team to deliver on time, within budget, and meet contractual obligations.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.