Electronics Engineer

Electronics 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 various electronic equipment for trains. The monitoring team in this division is responsible for 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 to the Products Line Manager, and you will be responsible for the 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 are the required qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in circuit design, with a strong portfolio of successful projects

• Proficient in the use of electronic design software (Altium Designer and OrCAD)

• Experience in circuit theory and PCB design principles

• Solid understanding of circuit theory, PCB design principles, and electronic components such as diodes, transistors, opt-electric devices, display technologies, discharge devices, power sources, and ICs

• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, firmware integration, and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)

• Knowledge of electronic and electrical systems design and programming

• Programming experience in C and experience with real-time, multi-threaded, or memory-constrained operating systems

• Knowledge of testing and certification standards relevant to electronic equipment

• Able to read, understand and apply procedures

• Excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with employees at all levels of the organization

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Work independently and with minimum supervision; collaboratively within a team

• Excellent fault-finding, critical thinking & problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements:

• Legal authorization to work in Canada is required

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

• Able to travel to the US for business trips

What will your typical day look like?

The following are essential responsibilities for this role:

• Working with other engineers to bring new products from prototype to production

• Perform all aspects of technical work, including reviewing specifications, project documentation, circuit design and testing, and product testing.

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

• Design and verify electrical circuits, schematics, PCB, hardware fixture, test jigs

• Create accurate BOMs, Test Instructions, Assembly 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

• Ensuring compliance with industry standards via testing and certification processes

• Embedded C Programming and testing.

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.

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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