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 to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

The Maintenance Controls Engineer will interact with all levels of Manufacturing/Maintenance leadership as well as Maintenance and Production team members to develop and implement solutions on a daily basis

How will you make a difference?

The Maintenance Controls Engineer will be responsible for supporting Wabtec with control systems maintenance/upgrades/troubleshooting. This includes but are not limited to GE and AB and Schneider PLC/HMI, VXI Data Acquisition, Network Systems (Ethernet, ProfiNet, ProfiBus, Genus Bus, ModBus, RS232 Serial, CanBus). This will include the Sensors connected to the control systems as well as the control systems themselves. This includes Management of all Software programs/Solutions and their associated development software.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years of experience in PLC and HMI Coding related to GE, AB, Schneider brands.
• 5 years’ experience working with control networks
• 3-5 years Microsoft office experience

Desired Characteristics

• MSEE in Electrical Engineering or Physics with minimum 5 years of Product Development Experience
• Ability and willingness to work "hands-on" with various facilities equipment
• Excellent cross-functional team building and project/program management ability
• Deep working knowledge of electronics, drives, and motors
• Strong drive for meeting internal and external customer requirements
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

What will your typical day look like?

• Troubleshoot/Repair complex motor control drive issues
• Troubleshoot/Repair machine tool control issues
• Troubleshoot/Repair machine tool issues
• Write material and technical specifications for drive/control upgrades
• Oversee control/drive/machine tool upgrades
• Oversee the maintenance and any appropriate upgrades to the 101 WWTP controls
• Maintain equipment/machine tool logic control programming (PLC’s)
• Provide supervision where appropriate
• Updating centrally stored programs/information
• Troubleshooting of facility PLCs (9030, RX3i, etc.)
• Hardware/ code/ performance issues
• Ensuring and creating commonality/standardization across campus wide equipment
• Sensors
• Calculations
• HMI appearance
• Naming conventions
• Specify instrumentation needs based on the facility needs in accordance with Wabtec Instrumentation Leaders
• Make changes to prints as needed
• Provide a weekly update of project status
• Support troubleshooting efforts of the facility / machine controls
• Support facility upgrade projects where appropriate and schedule allows

What about the physical demands of the job?

•  Standing for long periods of time
•  Kneeling
•  Walking

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

[IF POSITION IS BONUS ELIGIBLE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING - This role is also eligible for a performance bonus]. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

[ONLY IF APPLICABLE] Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

[ONLY FOR US-BASED ROLES] 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.