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We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.\nHow will you make a difference?\nAs an engineer within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will support the design and development focused on a mix of door systems, wheelchair lifts/ramps, windows, driver’s barriers, charging products, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Supervisor, and sometimes working under guidance of senior engineers, you will design and develop mechanical based components and assemblies, assist in product development, and help ensure compliance with engineering standards. This role is ideal for engineers looking to deepen their technical skills and operate within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nWe would like to know if you meet the following criteria:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)\n3+ years of relevant experience\nBasic project management skills (scopes, plans, & costs)\nExperience supporting development of mechanical based systems in transportation\nFamiliarity of mechanical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures\nBasic problem-solving skills\nFamiliarity of NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, Problem Solving Techniques, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations\nProficiency in SolidWorks or similar\nOrganizational and time management skills\nAbility to work independently on defined tasks and collaborate effectively\nWhat will your typical day look like?\nAssist in developing mechanical systems, including components and subassemblies\nCreate and revise detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics\nContribute to innovation & patents\nSupport senior engineers in designs, DFMEAs, and validation testing\nParticipate in prototype builds and test planning\nAnalyze test results and recommend design improvements\nCollaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment\nContribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues\nMaintain clear documentation and communication across teams\nSupport field service and sales teams in resolving technical issues\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives and team-based problem-solving\nWhat about the physical demands of the job?\nPrimarily office-based work\nUse a computer for extended periods\nOccasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds\nStand, walk, and navigate facilities\nOccasional travel (10%) to customers and manufacturing sites\nAbility to assist in building, testing, and inspecting electro-mechanical systems in lab or field environments\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.\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\n Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $85300 - 108600. 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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