Applications Engineer

Posted:
9/22/2024, 12:04:36 PM

Location(s):
Welshpool, Western Australia, Australia ⋅ Western Australia, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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.

   What are we offering you?

  • Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration

  • Rewards & Recognition Program

  • Discounted health insurance with Medibank

  • Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with? This role reports to the VP of Engineering. This role requires to work on the design and offer technical assistance for customized products. Provide engineering services for all departments and customers.

Where is the position located? This is a full-time role based in Welshpool, WA

Essential Job Functions:

  • Responsible for designing custom radiators, oil coolers, and heat exchangers.

  • Follow corporate application engineering policy through design, quoting, drafting, and production support.

  • Consult with External Customers, Customer Service, and Sales to acquire necessary information to ensure properly designed quality unit.

  • Remain updated on current information and requirements from engine manufacturers and suppliers.

  • Participate in required field tests to verify acceptable cooling system design.

  • Responsible for scheduling and accounting for all associated travel and expenses.

  • Assist sales and other departments with special projects such as field problems and/or cooling complaints.

  • Provide technical support and primary engineering coverage for assigned engineering support accounts and sales.

  • Responsible for file documentation including design requirements, calculations, drawings and correspondence with customers and others for design verification.

  • Review design changes when required and initiate drawing and /or process revision.

  • Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedure.

  • Domestic and international travel required and could include weekend travel depending on the project.

  • Perform related work or job duties as required by supervisor.

  • Occasional weekend work may be required to complete a project.

  • (May) responsible for maintaining assigned OEM sales accounts.

What do we want to know about you?     

  • Regular and reliable attendance.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude required, detail orientated, and strong initiative.

  • Knowledgeable of engineer drawings, blueprints and understand complex technical writing.

  • Must be detailed orientated and have strong interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to communicate, in English and Japanese, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.

  • Demonstrate maturity, intelligence, cooperation, and discretion.

  • Prepare and maintain a variety of related records, spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Office Products.

  • Work effectively with fellow employees and independently.

  • Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software.

  • Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions.

  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug and background test.

Minimum Qualifications for Application:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of engineering experience.

Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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 to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.

Wabtec Corporation

Website: https://www.wabteccorp.com/

Headquarter Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1872

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Electronics ⋅ Freight Service ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining ⋅ Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing ⋅ Transportation