Advanced Lead Engineer – Embedded Software

Job Description

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:

Wabtec’s Leadership Expertise & Accelerated Development (LEAD) is a prestigious program for young professionals who have a passion for technology, a drive for excellence, and share in Wabtec’s core values. The program is designed to accelerate participants' professional development through intense technical training and a variety of business-critical assignments. LEAD graduates have proven to be the vanguards of technical and business excellence and have track record of proactively and continually making innovative contributions to Wabtec’s future.

Essential Responsibilities:

Packaging & product configuration, design, performance evaluation, analysis, and validation of subsystems such as mechanical structures, IC engines, cooling & ventilation equipment (e.g., radiators, coolers, pumps etc.), electro-mechanical systems (e.g., blowers, motors, compressors, etc.).

Carry out stress analysis, vehicle dynamics, thermo-mechanical design, engine performance optimization for power / emissions / fuel consumption, engine design for multi-fuel systems (bio / diesel / gas), mechatronics design, design of hybrid power plant with combined diesel & battery or battery-only, design of sensors and associated data analysis & root cause analysis.

Apply fundamental principle of design for manufacturing (DFM), design for reliability (DFR), design for six sigma (DFSS) in the locomotive system design. Use design tools such as Ansys / ADAMS / GT Power / FEMFAT / LMS Suite / Fluent / and many other in-house developed tools and technologies

Use the in-house test labs (e.g., fatigue, combustion, vibrations, material characterization, etc.) for design validation owning an end-to-end design and validation responsibility, own the sub-system or system build being in the factory to meet cost / quality / timelines for the program, support locomotive system engineering and program management, develop instrumentation for performing extensive in-factory and in-field product validation, participate in field travel to the global rail-road customer locations for product validation and customer engagement for product acceptance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates shall have bachelor’s or master’s degree with a proven track record in academic Streams - Mechanical / Aerospace with background / specialization in Structures, Thermal / Fluid Systems, IC Engines, Tribology, Mechanical Propulsion, or Testing / Validation

• Minimum cumulative 8 CGPA.
• Graduating by May/June 2027.
• Eligibility Requirements
• Legal authorization to work in the India is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills.

• A strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion and aptitude for both core Mechanical Engineering and allied streams.
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in Mechanical Design/ Structures/ Fluid/ Thermal Engineering or relevant area.
• Solves technical challenges through regular application of domain for problem solving and applies strong analytical mindset to solve these complex problems with an innovative and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Strong customer focus, ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver the best value proposition.
• Able to engage positively across multiple departments to establish clarity, vision, and mutual trust to achieve business goals.
• Demonstrated program / project management skills working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
• Contributes to creative solutions and challenges the status quo.
• Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.

About Us:

Come join us as we continue to deliver the exceptional products and services our customers

expect. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we look forward to a bright future within

Wabtec. WABTEC offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging

careers, and competitive compensation. WABTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location: Bengaluru, India

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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Additional information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.