Advanced Lead Engineer - Electrical Systems

About the role

The Wabtec Mining Engineering team develops electric drive propulsion systems for large mining trucks. As an Advanced Lead Engineer in electrical systems, you will work with the electrical and controls engineering team to design, develop, validate, implement and deliver control systems for electric drive mining vehicles, interacting directly with customers and cross-functional teams during product definition, development and fulfillment.

Key responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and test operations by troubleshooting issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Design, analyze and validate electrical control system hardware, software and test stands.
• Support new product introductions and enhancements.
• Define control system requirements and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to implement them.
• Monitor project progress and communicate issues, risks and solutions.
• Support field investigations and travel periodically to suppliers, customer sites and test locations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degrees preferred.
• Engineering experience in control systems, power electronics, motors and alternators.
• Experience in electrical system design, circuit analysis and troubleshooting, and in manufacturing, production or operational support.
• Experience in control development, testing and validation.
• Ability to work safely in industrial environments, climb stairs and ladders on large mining equipment, and use electrical and diagnostic test equipment.

Required skills

• Analysis, modeling and simulation with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS or SPICE.
• Electrical system design, circuit analysis and troubleshooting.

What we offer

• Salary range of $79,300-$113,000, depending on experience, education and other factors.
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement coverage.
• Possible relocation assistance if eligibility requirements are met.