Engineering Technical Leader - Services Engineering

Job Description

Essa posição é para atuar presencialmente em Contagem, MG.

Who will you be working with?

You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams, including systems engineering, electrical, software and controls design, validation, manufacturing, sourcing, services, and global engineering organizations. The role interfaces frequently with commercial program management and customer‑facing teams to ensure successful execution and delivery of complex engineering projects.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Engineering – Systems & Modernization group, you will be responsible for leading complex locomotive modernization, NPI, Software and Controls Obsolescence projects with broad business impact.

The Engineering Technical Leader acts as the primary technical interface across product, commercial program management, engineering design, validation, and production/field implementation teams. This role blends system engineering responsibilities with engineering project management, translating customer and internal business requirements into subsystem designs, coordinating development activities, and ensuring requirements are validated through formal design review processes. You will lead projects end‑to‑end, from concept definition through customer delivery and commissioning, driving technical rigor, execution excellence, and customer‑focused results.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Electronics, or Computer Science
• Extensive experience in product development and execution of engineering projects and/or programs of varying complexity
• Strong systems engineering mindset with solid analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage technical projects with long‑term business impact
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving requirements and changing priorities
• Willingness to work hands‑on in test laboratories and/or on locomotives as required
• Demonstrated capability to mentor and coach less experienced engineers
• Ability to interface effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers when necessary

Desired Characteristics:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Six Sigma training or certification

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams supporting NPI, Software, Controls Obsolescence, and locomotive modernization projects
• Interpret and decompose system‑level customer and business requirements into clear, actionable subsystem requirements
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment of engineering resources for successful execution
• Coordinate design and development activities and lead formal design reviews to ensure technical rigor and requirement compliance
• Analyze technical and program risks, proactively developing and implementing mitigation plans
• Perform and guide system‑level design analysis, identifying practical improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Create and maintain system‑level documentation using standard engineering processes and tools (QSW, DOORS, EDOT, PLM, Reliance, etc.)
• Organize and execute system‑level validation and verification plans
• Support service programs, fulfillment activities, and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives
• Support customer delivery and commissioning activities, on‑site or remotely, as needed
• Communicate project status, risks, and results clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, fostering technical growth and best practices

Benefícios:

Na Wabtec, pessoas estão em primeiro lugar. Por isso, cuidamos para que nossos funcionários se sintam valorizados e tenham as ferramentas necessárias para prosperar. Ao se juntar a nós, você terá acesso a uma série de benefícios pensados para promover seu bem-estar e desenvolvimento. Confira o que oferecemos para que você se sinta parte de uma empresa que apoia sua jornada profissional e pessoal:

• Assistência Médica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos).
• Assistência Odontológica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos).
• Participação nos lucros e resultados.
• Previdência Privada.
• Política de Alimentação de acordo com localidade.
• Seguro de vida.
• Programa de Assistência ao Empregado: orientação psicológica, jurídica, financeira e assistência social.
• Headspace – aplicativo focado em saúde mental.
• Cartão ou Cesta de Natal aos funcionários de acordo com localidade.
• Presente de Natal para filhos de até 11 anos de idade.
• Licença maternidade estendida.
• Programa para Gestantes e Bebês.
• Política de incentivo a idiomas.
• Programas de Mentoria e acesso a plataforma de treinamento.
• Wellhub.
• Auxílio farmácia.

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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.
 

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.

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