Wabtec

Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer

Contagem, Brazil Full time

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Essa posição é para atuar presencialmente em Contagem, MG.

Who will you be working with?

The Systems Optimization team consists of a depth and breadth of Senior Engineers often considered the thought leaders for the business when it pertains to New Technology or New Product Introductions. As such this team interfaces with the Commercial Team, Proposals Engineering, Reliability COE, P&L leaders, as well as just about every facet of FE&S Engineering.

How will you make a difference?

The Senior Engineer will be responsible for the system architecture in vehicle (locomotive or mining) propulsion systems including the application of varied energy storage solutions.  The engineer will establish multi-generation technology plans for these propulsion systems to meet increasing demands for greater system efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The engineer should have demonstrated expertise in application of battery technologies including experience with varied battery cell chemistries, control systems and related power system equipment.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

  • Strong hands-on experience in a design environment.

  • Advanced/Fluent English.

  • Experience in heavy duty mobile applications demonstrating ability to develop propulsion or energy storage systems.

  • Proven track record of effective team work and delivering results over multiple business cycles.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Comfortable working autonomously and making decisions with minimal guidance.

  • Thrives in dynamic environments and consistently drives projects forward independently.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Serve as a recognized leader in the application of propulsion systems and battery application for locomotive designs

  • Anticipate, develop, and apply technologies to current and future locomotive products to promote competitive differentiation

  • Predict behavior of systems through the creation and utilization of analytical models to optimize the overall architecture and anticipate system interactions

  • Collaborate with Product Management to define customer requirements

  • Architect propulsion and battery system designs that meet or exceed customer expectations

  • Conduct formal trade studies between contending concepts

  • Ensure viability and defend recommendations in design reviews

  • Decompose customer requirements and provide clear definition for subsystem consumption

  • Define and control interfaces between subsystems

  • Author and manage system design documentation (review material, System Functional Specification, Interface Control Document, etc.)

  • Provide systems engineering leadership and technical guidance to teams working assigned projects

  • Conduct optimization studies on performance, total life-cycle cost and reliability

  • Lead system level FMEA’s and system safety analyses

  • Protect the intellectual property rights of the company

Benefícios

  • 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.
  • Política de Estacionamento ou Vale Transporte.
  • 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.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.