Full-Time Spring Engineering Co-op

Wabtec • Erie, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Wabtec is seeking students for a 30-week, full-time Engineering Co-op program. Co-ops gain real-world experience working on business projects across the company’s Locomotive, Transit, Mining, and Marine Propulsion systems businesses. Areas of potential interest include design engineering, sustainability, systems, hands-on testing, additive manufacturing, controls, alternative fuels, cooling, signaling, embedded software, cybersecurity, engine performance, network and logistics, and digital technology.

The program is intended to connect academic learning with practical engineering work, help students explore career opportunities, and prepare them for potential full-time positions after graduation, including leadership programs and direct-hire roles. The program begins in January and continues through the summer, ending in late July or early August. Participants can also take part in professional, training, and social activities and build connections with peers and senior leaders. Co-ops may work at the Erie, Pennsylvania, or Grove City, Pennsylvania, sites, depending on business needs. Hourly pay ranges from $19 to $30, based on school year or graduation year and major.

Wabtec is a global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and services for freight and transit rail and related sectors. The company has about 30,000 employees worldwide and describes its culture as inclusive and supportive of varied backgrounds and perspectives.

Requirements

• Completed at least two years of college (rising junior).
• Enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale after completing a full year of college.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have demonstrated experience in leadership roles.
• Show a strong desire to learn and develop technically in engineering roles to supplement classroom learning.
• Demonstrate technical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work for a minimum of 30 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Work on real business projects in engineering and related technical areas.
• Apply academic learning to practical work involving the company’s products and businesses.
• Participate in professional, training, and social activities during the co-op experience.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; details are provided at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.
• Professional, training, and social activities are available during the co-op experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern