LEAD Program - Engineering
About The Position
Wabtec’s LEAD (Leadership, Expertise & Accelerated Development) Engineering Program is a rotational program designed to provide broad exposure to engineering functions and help launch participants’ careers at Wabtec. Participants can choose areas of interest and develop their skill sets in fields including systems, controls, alternative fuels, engines, cooling, energy storage, testing, core electronics, and embedded software. The program includes continuous education through advanced studies in partnership with Penn State World Campus and in-house technical training, as well as leadership and technical training, contributions to program execution, exposure to senior leadership, community outreach and support, and opportunities to build a professional network. Participants in the U.S. program work from Erie, Pennsylvania, while in the program. After completing the program, they may pursue roles outside Erie, subject to availability. Relocation lump-sum support is provided where applicable. Wabtec is a global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail, with about 30,000 employees worldwide. The company describes a culture focused on continuous improvement, inclusion, and belonging, and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Four-year technical degree with ABET accreditation in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical field.
- Overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Graduation by December 2026/January 2027 or May/June 2027.
- Willingness and ability to travel and/or relocate within the United States to Erie, Pennsylvania.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.
- Commitment to a technology career and passion and aptitude for engineering and/or software.
- General understanding of engineering, software, and/or manufacturing fundamentals, with a desire to continue learning.
- Ability to solve technical challenges using common design practices and methods.
- Strong customer focus, ability to understand customer value, and commitment to delivering high customer value.
- Program or project management skills, including working on and leading teams.
- Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate technical problems.
- Ability to contribute creative solutions and challenge the status quo.
- Proactive approach to learning new tools, identifying improvement opportunities, and promoting adoption.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship or co-op experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in rotations that provide broad exposure to engineering functions.
- Develop skills in selected areas of interest, such as systems, controls, alternative fuels, engines, cooling, energy storage, testing, core electronics, or embedded software.
- Contribute to program execution.
- Participate in leadership and technical training, advanced studies, and in-house technical training.
- Engage in community outreach and support.
Benefits
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; details are provided at mywabtecbenefits.com.
- Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.
- Relocation lump sum is provided where applicable.
- Advanced studies in partnership with Penn State World Campus and in-house technical training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
