Product Engineer

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?

Unifin International is a business unit within Wabtec Corporation’s Components division.  Originally founded in the 1920’s, Unifin International is an electric equipment cooling company, focused on the power generation and transmission markets.  Our primary business is within North America, but it reaches worldwide from legacy fossil fuel and nuclear plants, to growing renewable energy power grids.  

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Unifin International team, you will be responsible for applying engineering principles to design and evaluate current and future Unifin product, under the supervision of Unifin’s Engineering Manager, in compliance with all standards and regulations associated those products and the Professional Engineers Act.  The product engineer will also be a technical resource to Unifin’s other departments, including sales, quality, purchasing, and manufacturing.

What do we want to know about you?

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Professional Engineering License issued from Professional Engineers, Ontario
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in production design in a manufacturing shop.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Must be able to work well independently and in a group.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must have a strong ethical core with a professional attitude.
• Experience in production design of pressure vessels under the direction of a professional engineer is an asset.
• Experience with heat exchangers or heat transfer equipment is an asset.
• Experience in field or laboratory testing of equipment is an asset.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD software is an asset.
• Experience with TeamCenter is an asset.

What will your typical day look like?

• Review and seal design packages (drawings, calculations, test reports) as needed, including orders requiring certification to ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 and/or CSA B51. 
• Review new order details and participate in contract review meetings for jobs requiring the review and sealing of design packages.
• Prepare Manufacturer Data Reports (U-1, U-2, U-3, B51 forms) for review and use by Unifin quality department.
• Develop and maintain engineering calculation tools including, but not limited to ASME Code Calculation Spreadsheet programs.
• Provide technical support on issues requiring P.Eng. approval, including but not limited to material and NCR’s for jobs certified to ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 and/or CSA B51; QA root cause analysis and warranty response; sales and customer questions related to potential new orders or installed equipment.
• Carry out engineering or R&D projects as assigned by the Engineering Manager, in support of Unifin’s strategic plan
• Support production design with independent checking of work during high order volumes.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Majority of work will be via a laptop or desktop computer.
• Will be required to enter the fabrication shop to visually witness tests or visually inspect defects/errors in production on an as-needed basis.
• Must wear PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection) when entering the factory or test area.
• Verbal communication via phone, teleconference, and in person.

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 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.

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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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