Transit Systems Mechanical Engineer II — Design & Innovation

Wabtec; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 62,100 - 85,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Wabtec Bus Solutions is seeking an engineer to design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for bus and rail related product lines. You will support design and development of door systems, wheelchair lifts, windows, and charging products and help ensure compliance with engineering standards.

This role reports to the Engineering Manager or Supervisor and offers collaboration in a cross‑functional environment to deepen technical skills and contribute to product development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET‑accredited) required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic project management skills (scopes, plans, & costs).
• Experience supporting development of mechanical based systems in transportation.
• Familiarity with mechanical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Basic problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity of NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, Problem Solving Techniques, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing mechanical systems, including components and subassemblies.
• Create and revise detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics.
• Contribute to innovation & patents.
• Support senior engineers in designs, DFMEAs, and validation testing.
• Participate in prototype builds and test planning.
• Analyze test results and recommend design improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Maintain clear documentation and communication across teams.
• Support field service and sales teams in resolving technical issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team‑based problem‑solving.

Skills

Relevant experience

Project management basics

Problem solving

SolidWorks

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

ABET‑accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Similar CAD tools

Job description

Wabtec Bus Solutions is seeking an engineer to design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for bus and rail related product lines. You will support design and development of door systems, wheelchair lifts, windows, and charging products and help ensure compliance with engineering standards.

This role reports to the Engineering Manager or Supervisor and offers collaboration in a cross‑functional environment to deepen technical skills and contribute to product development and