Systems Engineering Specialist

Systems Engineering Specialist – Wabtec Corporation Join to apply for the Systems Engineering Specialist role at Wabtec Corporation. 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 will you be working with? As the Specialist – Engineering, you will report to the Manager, Engineering and Products and work with a team of talented engineers and software developers responsible for designing, developing, and delivering our industry‑leading transit electronics solutions. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including product management, operations, and customer support, to ensure our solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers. How will you make a difference? In this role, you will be responsible for, but not limited to: Perform all aspects of technical work to meet RAILS, ISO9001, CMMI and Wabtec Policy requirements as our customers and corporate demand. Design, troubleshoot and maintain complex Software systems. Drive process improvements across engineering workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity. Support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of key engineering systems. Assist in new concept design and early‑stage product development. Basics in circuit theory and PCB design principles. Read and interpret PCB schematics. Review documents and procedures for accuracy. Document process in a flow chart using Microsoft Visio. Contribute to automation and tooling through coding and scripting (e.g., C, C++, Python, VBA). Knowledge of electronic and electrical systems design and programming. Test and validate engineering processes and systems to ensure accuracy and reliability. Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with employees at all levels of the organization. Excellent fault‑finding, critical thinking & problem‑solving skills. Provides support to business development teams in preparing and developing various proposal materials to meet tight timelines. Support the Engineering Team in ensuring the systems meet all associated design criteria and specifications per the proposal and the contract. Participate in project scheduling activities. Participate in process improvements and implementations. Support the expansion of CMMI processes into Engineering. Continue to improve current processes to deliver more efficiently and effectively for the Projects. What do we want to know about you? Bachelors of Engineering, with 2-4 years’ experience in Electrical and/or Software designs. Work experience, preferably encompassing embedded systems, communications, and programming. Understanding of PCB design, display technologies. Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). Programming experience with Python, C, JavaScript, Visual Basic, etc. Able to Travel to customer site for design review meetings (10-25%). What will your typical day look like? Review, analyze and delivery as per customer contracts or internal processes is a must. Interact with peers, internal stakeholders, vendors and service providers. Communicate effectively (verbally and written) with internal and external stakeholders. Organize and prioritize your project deliverables. Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Strive for 100% accuracy in finished documentation with keen eye on details. Adaptable to change, learn quickly and independent. Able to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments. Manage document revision control and document and technical writing. Able to read, understand, and apply procedures. Able to work with minimum supervision. Physical demands of the job The role may require occasional travel to customer sites, which may involve standing, observing small writing and labels, climbing, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Benefits Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement. Legal EEO Statement Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wabtec 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr