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Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Test Engineer 3

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBuffalo Grove, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; an ABET-accredited program is specified.
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to lead testing activities and coordinate cross-functional efforts.
  • Experience testing and validating mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems, preferably in transportation, industrial, or related industries.
  • Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • Frequently reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

  • Lead verification and validation activities supporting bus product lines, including door systems, wheelchair lifts and ramps, windows, driver’s barriers, and charging products.
  • Develop test methods, execute validation testing, analyze results, and investigate root causes to ensure products meet performance, reliability, safety, and compliance requirements.
  • Provide technical recommendations supporting product development, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement.
  • Design, build, and execute mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical test systems.
  • Collect, review, and analyze data, and draw clear conclusions and next steps.
  • Write reports and maintain clear documentation and communication across teams.
  • Maintain test setups, fixtures, calibrated equipment, and laboratory equipment.
  • Ensure testing complies with applicable standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
  • Lead root cause investigations for product and field failures and recommend corrective actions.
  • Develop and maintain 5S or other laboratory standards.
  • Support APQP/NPD processes and ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
  • Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams on prototype builds, validation plans, and product improvements.
  • Support Sales and Field Service in resolving technical issues.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems hands-on.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to test methods, processes, and laboratory practices.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
  • Perform other duties outside the employee’s function or trade when requested; adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Experience testing and validating mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems in transportation, industrial, or related industries is preferred.

About the Company

Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Wabtec provides transportation solutions by designing and producing electric locomotives and related services for freight railroads, transit authorities, and industrial operators. Its flagship product, the FLXdrive, is a 100% battery-electric locomotive with a battery pack over 7 megawatt-hours that cuts fuel use and emissions, while the company also sells traditional locomotives, aftermarket services, and digital solutions to optimize operations. Wabtec differentiates itself through a fully electric propulsion option paired with value-added digital tools and manufacturing techniques like mixed-reality work processes, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability across rail networks. The company’s goal is to make rail transport more efficient and eco-friendly by delivering reliable locomotives, ongoing maintenance, and advanced software and digital capabilities that help customers run greener, lower-cost operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1872

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