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Here you’ll interact with various internal and external customers to transform the transportation industry. Our global Propulsion team consists of electrical and mechanical engineers that work together to address real word challenges and come up with innovative solutions.\nHow will you make a difference?\nAs a Lead Engineer, you will contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of innovative technologies that support Wabtec's products and business objectives. Working as part of a cross-functional team, you will apply engineering principles to solve technical challenges, support product and process improvements, and drive innovation across a variety of applications. This role provides opportunities to contribute to research and development efforts, new product introductions, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping advance the future of transportation technology.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nMaster's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nExperience in materials development, testing, characterization, product development, research, or manufacturing support.\n\nKnowledge of engineering laboratory practices, experimental methods, data analysis, and problem-solving techniques.\n\nExperience with engineering and analytical tools such as MATLAB, Ansys, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar software.\n\nStrong communication, collaboration, technical documentation, and project execution skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering environments.\n\nWhat will your typical day look like?\nDesign and execute laboratory, testing, or development activities to evaluate materials, components, and systems.\n\nSupport projects involving materials, manufacturing processes, and product development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet technical and business objectives.\n\nPerform testing, analysis, and data interpretation to support engineering decisions and product improvements.\n\nDevelop technical reports, specifications, presentations, and engineering documentation.\n\nSupport product development, manufacturing, quality, and reliability initiatives through technical analysis and problem solving.\n\nCollaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and external partners to evaluate technologies and drive continuous improvement.\n\nUtilize engineering tools and sound technical judgment to assess performance, reliability, and manufacturability.\n\nParticipate in technical reviews and communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.\n\nSupport innovation and technology initiatives that advance products, processes, and future business opportunities.\n\nWhat about the physical demands of the job?\nAbility to work in laboratory, manufacturing, and office environments.\n\nAbility to conduct hands-on testing and evaluation of materials and electrical systems.\n\nAbility to remain stationary for extended periods while performing computer-based analysis and documentation.\n\nOccasional travel to support project activities, customer engagements, supplier visits, or technical collaborations.\n\nYou may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.\nRelocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.\nMore information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com\nWabtec 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).\nOur job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 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.\nWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?\nAt 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.\nIf you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.\nWho are we?\nWabtec 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. 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