Mechanical Engineer II
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer II will support the design and development of Wabtec Bus Solutions products, including door systems, wheelchair lifts and ramps, windows, driver’s barriers, charging products, and other bus-related product lines. The role designs and develops mechanical components and assemblies, contributes to product development, and helps ensure compliance with engineering standards. The engineer may work under the guidance of senior engineers and reports to an Engineering Manager or Supervisor. The position is suited to an engineer developing technical skills in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. The work is primarily office-based and includes computer use, occasional movement of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds, navigating facilities, and assisting with building, testing, and inspecting electro-mechanical systems in lab or field environments. Occasional travel to customer and manufacturing sites is expected (10%). Other duties may be assigned, with training provided when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Basic project management skills, including scopes, plans, and costs.
- Experience supporting the development of mechanical-based systems in transportation.
- Familiarity with mechanical design of systems and components, including engineering and manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures.
- Basic problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, problem-solving techniques, DFM/DFA, engineering analysis, and hand calculations.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar software.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently on defined tasks and collaborate effectively.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing mechanical systems, including components and subassemblies.
- Create and revise detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics.
- Contribute to innovation and patents.
- Support senior engineers with designs, DFMEAs, and validation testing.
- Participate in prototype builds and test planning.
- Analyze test results and recommend design improvements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to align with DFM/DFA.
- Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
- Maintain clear documentation and communication across teams.
- Support field service and sales teams in resolving technical issues.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team-based problem-solving.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available.
- Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
