Advanced Lead Controls Application Engineer

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Fort Worth, Texas, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

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.

We are the doers. The leaders. The makers. Our teams are hungry to make history, acting with integrity to relentlessly improve people’s lives. It’s time to stop dreaming about the future; let’s build it together.

If you are interested in joining our Talent Community, please share your resume with us. When a position that matches your qualifications becomes available it’s that much easier to connect!

Who will you be working with?

In this role, you will collaborate with a global cross-functional team.

How will you make a difference?

This position provides a unique opportunity to interact with all locomotive subsystems with control content while developing the Next Gen Locomotive Control Architecture that modernizes the electronics, software, applications, and network communication, intending to improve software quality, engineering productivity, meeting cyber security expectations, all while addressing the latest customer needs.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics with Control Systems Background.

  • Minimum of 8+ yrs of hands-on Matlab/Simulink Control Application software development.

  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including but not limited to requirements management, source control management, defect tracking, and testing.

  • Scripting knowledge using Matlab or Python.

  • Experience in communication protocols such as TCP/IP, Serial Protocols etc.

  • Ability and willingness to travel as required (<10%).

What will your typical day look like?

  • Lead and Design Matlab/Simulink control applications using MBSE techniques for functions such as ePowerTrain, Battery Charger Systems, and Torque Management for a Battery Electric or Diesel Locomotive.

  • Contribute to the Application architecture definition and implementation of the same in the control software.

  • Prepare content and conduct design reviews for the different control functions.

  • Develop and test Matlab/Simulink models, in accordance with input requirements.

  • Contribute to the development of tools and methodologies using MATLAB/Python to support development activities.

  • Lead issue resolution which may arise within the key functions and ensure robust launch of products.

  • Define Application requirements and allocate to applications to meet system-level functional requirements.

  • Define interfaces among control applications within software.

  • Support integration and testing activities on various platforms: software in the loop, hardware in the loop, and actual target/production system.

  • Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

  • Experience in developing and testing embedded software using MBSE techniques.

  • Experience with any Enterprise Architecture tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture and/or Rational Rhapsody software.

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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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.

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