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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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Who will you be working with?

The Locomotive Controls Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of locomotive communications and control networks that support freight, transit, hybrid, and battery-electric locomotive platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with customers, suppliers, systems engineering, software engineering, cybersecurity teams, manufacturing, validation, and service organizations to develop robust and reliable network architectures that support Wabtec's next-generation transportation technologies.

How will you make a difference?

As a Senior Engineer – Locomotive Network Controls, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the architecture, development, and validation of locomotive communication networks. You will leverage your expertise in network design, controls systems, and cybersecurity to support new product introductions, product enhancements, and field issue resolution. Your work will directly impact product reliability, safety, maintainability, and performance while supporting Wabtec's digital and electrification initiatives.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years of Ethernet network design experience.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switch configuration and network architecture development.
• Knowledge of communications networks, controls systems, software integration, and cybersecurity principles; controls or software development experience is preferred.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on in laboratory and locomotive environments supporting design validation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

What will your typical day look like?

• Architect and develop Serial, Ethernet, and ARCNET communication networks for locomotive and transit applications.
• Lead network design activities for new product introduction (NPI) programs, product upgrades, and customer requisitions.
• Develop and manage network requirements, design standards, and validation methodologies to ensure robust system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure proper integration, implementation, and validation of locomotive control systems and network architectures.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives by incorporating secure network design principles and requirements into product development activities.
• Investigate and resolve field and laboratory issues through structured troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering teams while communicating program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Support the development of next-generation locomotive technologies, including battery-electric and transit applications.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and locomotive environments.
• Ability to safely work around high-power, medium-voltage, and high-current electrical systems during testing and validation activities.
• Ability to remain stationary and use a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to customer, supplier, and Wabtec facilities may be required.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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