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.

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!

Role Summary/Purpose

The Systems Test Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Liaison with other engineering team staff, as required.

• Liaison with product marketing, customer support staff, and Wabtec end customers, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively within the Agile Scrum team.

• Bring best practice test engineering to the team’s work.

• Analyse system testing needs, plan, design, create, execute and maintain system test solutions.

• Help the team identify priority issues, assist them to find the problem and deliver a solution.

• Develop and maintain automated tests in our automation testing framework.

• Contribute towards continuous improvement of testing practices.

• Liaise with other engineering team members (digital design, RF engineering, software and network management products).

• Other system testing activities, as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute towards improving the Wabtec Networks system development process and procedures, as required.

• Apply Wabtec quality assurance practices.

• Provide necessary system testing expertise on other projects, as required.

• Participate in project development reviews, as required.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Protecting self and colleagues from hazards and harm by:

• Wearing or using whatever safety clothing and equipment is provided

• Working in a safe way under the company rules

• Using good work habits

• Being constantly aware of any hazards and immediately bringing them to the attention of Human Resources

• Being constantly aware of own safety

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer/ Electronic Engineering.

• Experience with software development and hands on coding in a variety of high level programming languages and embedded platform and processors.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Essential:

• An understanding of RF, digital electronics and electronics engineering

• Knowledge of networking protocols and experience with the associated test equipment.

• Experience as a systems tester.

• Knowledge of good software development and testing practices.

• Strong skills in diagnosing problems, trouble shooting and reporting relevant data.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, outspoken.

• Good development/scripting skills in common languages like Python, MS SQL, C++, etc

• Must demonstrate an understanding of IP networking, protocols such as HTTP and HTTPS, firewalls, routers, etc

• Experience in Agile Scrum, proven ability to contribute to team work.

• Linux, and Android experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in information systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer/ Electronic Engineering.

• At least 4+ years’ experience with software Development,  test and validation

• Source Control and Issue Tracking tools (for example GIT, JIRA).

• Experience with test automation scripts and frameworks.

• Understanding of digital electronics and wireless technologies.

• ISTQB and/or Agile Testing (ICP-TST) certification

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

• Experience with communication protocols (RS232/485, CAN Bus, TCP/IP) and wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WIFI).

• Experience with GPS and GPS tracking in surveying or telematic applications, including packet radio telemetry.

• Knowledge of mining methods and/or vehicle types.

• Experience in using Protocol Analyzers, Ethernet Analyzers, Bit Error Rate testers and other telecommunications and networking test equipment.

OTHER COMPETENCIES

Behavioral Competencies

• Drive For Results.

• Customer Focus.

• Written Communications.

• Problem Solving.

• Perseverance.

• Technical Learning.

• Learning On The Fly.

• Peer Relationships.

Essential Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail in all areas of this role.

• Motivated, can work unsupervised, demonstrates a positive attitude.

• Ability to establish strong working relationships.

• Commitment to continued personal development in software testing.

• Resilient in responding to change.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Some travel may be required from time to time (5% or less).

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.

Who are we?