Systems Engineer

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.

Who will you be working with?

Bach-Simpson is the lead Event Recorder OEM in the North American Transit market. It designs, develops, and maintains an array of electronic equipment for trains. Monitoring team in this division is responsible of the Bach-Simpson monitoring products and projects.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the monitoring team in Bach-Simpson you will report the Products Line Manger, and you will be responsible for design, commissioning and technical support of Transit and Locomotive electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems of varying size and complexity, under the direction of more senior team members.

What do we want to know about you?

The following is the required qualification for this role:

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering

• Knowledge in electronic and electrical systems design and programming

• Programming experience with C

• Good understanding of electronics components such as diodes, transistors, opt-electric devices, display technologies, discharge devices, power sources and ICs (VLSI, PAL, CPLD, FPGA, etc.),

• Experience with PCB design and troubleshooting

• Proficient with Altium

• Able to read, understand and apply procedures

• Good understanding of written/spoken English

• Attention to detail

• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Eligibility Requirements:

• Legal authorization to work in Canada is required

• Must be willing to travel to customer site as required (10% or less)

• Able to travel to US for business trips

What will your typical day look like?

The following is essential responsibilities for this role:

• Perform all aspects of technical work

• Embedded C Programming 

• Read and interpret PCB, electrical and mechanical schematics/drawings

• Design and verify PCB, hardware fixture, test jigs

• Create accurate BOMs, Test Instructions, Assembly Instructions, and Wiring Instructions

• Create detailed design documentation and estimate time to complete tasks

• Review drawings, BOMs, Test Instructions, Customer Specifications, test specifications, procedures and Wiring Instructions for accuracy

What about the physical demands of the job?

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

Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement.

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 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.

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