Technical Leader OHV Control System

Who will you be working with?

The Wabtec Mining team delivers world class electric drive propulsion systems for heavy haul off-highway mining trucks with payloads up to 400T.  These systems are introducing new technology to help mines meet their production and sustainability goals. 

 

How will you make a difference?

In this role, the Technical Leader Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Control System will work with the engineering team to develop, implement, & validate controls for off-highway electric drive mining vehicles.  You’ll have the opportunity to interact directly with customers and cross functional teams during product definition and project execution.

 

What do we want to know about you?

• This role requires a Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering with a preference for advanced degrees.
• Engineering experience in the following areas:• Motor, alternator, and power electronics.
• Control development & validation.
• Modeling using model-based design tools such as MatLab/Simulink and/or MATRIXx.
• System design and circuit analysis.

 

What will your typical day look like?

• You will be reporting to the mining controls engineering manager and working with that and other engineering teams to do the following:• Develop control systems for new products and new features for our existing fleet.  Control development will span the entire lifecycle from customer definition, concept selection, modeling, simulation, implementation, verification, and validation testing.
• Document system requirements and flow requirements to subsystem, & component development teams.
• Review subsystem / component development and verification results.
• Design and analyze the control system to meet safety, performance, and EMC requirements.
• Evaluate detailed designs for technical merit & adherence to sound engineering principles.
• Adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Coordinate sub-system testing performed internally, at 3rd party sites, or at customer sites. 
• Conduct system control testing at internal labs, 3rd party sites, customer proving grounds, and at mines.
• Plan project work.  Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Resolve control related field issues as assigned.
• Travel periodically for durations of typically one to three weeks to conduct testing or investigate issues.

 

What about the physical demands of the job?

Candidates will be required to work in a full-scale propulsion system test lab and support field testing.  The below physical capabilities are essential:

• Climb multistory access stairs and/or ladders on large mining trucks to perform validation testing.
• Work with hand-coded control models and interpret models and simulations.

 

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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