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Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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 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 (http://www.wabteccorp.com/) to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

As a Field Test Technician, you will work closely with many teams in Wabtec such as the software engineering team, software test team, program management team and most importantly, our customers. This role lets you travel and see many different places, ride on locomotives as well as provide direct positive impact to our customers.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Train Performance & Automation group, you will be responsible for group, you will Support product development and product testing of our products. Tests will be conducted in both the lab and field environments. Lab testing will require the use of windows-based simulators and automated test tools. Field testing will require the use of windows-based monitoring tools and adherence to a test plan with both customers and government regulators present during testing.

What do we want to know about you?

• Associated degree in Electronics Engineering or computer engineering or equivalent experience

• 0-2 years of related test engineering experience with hands on experience testing/debugging software

• Experience analyzing system requirements in a test environment preferred

• Experience preparing test design documents, test plans, or test procedures preferred

• Familiarity with Windows and Linux

• High degree of attention to detail with a clear focus on quality

• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely

• Self-driven, quick learner, results-oriented and a clear focus on high quality

• Railroad experience a plus

What will your typical day look like?

• Participate in requirements, design and functional specification reviews at varying levels within the system

• Writing of field test plans and test procedures to perform lab based testing and field integration testing

• Writing manual and automated test scripts with the aid of test tools and simulators

• Testing hardware and software against the system requirements and interface specification requirements

• Understanding of railroad operations

• Working closely with the internal and external teams in identifying problems

• Document identified problems with enough detail and in a manner that supports resolution

• Produce periodic status and operational reports

• Make independent technical contributions in-support of program objectives, as well as interacting with Wabtec engineers, customers and the FRA.

• 50% travel requirement

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Climb flight of stairs onto Locomotive

• Stand/sit for long periods of time

• Wear PPE

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 (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .

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).

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.

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Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.