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Wabtec Corporation · 1 day ago

Principal Engineer - Controls Design

Erie, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $146K/yr

15+ years exp

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. The Principal Engineer serves as the primary technical authority for controls design across New Product Introduction (NPI) and requisition projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant solutions while driving innovation and engineering excellence.

Railroad Manufacture

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and financial risk throughout project lifecycles

Provide clear, data-driven guidance to ensure robust decision-making and risk reduction

Research, design, and develop advanced control solutions that enhance product performance and competitive differentiation

Drive technology advancements in engine control systems, including hybridization, alternative fuels, and predictive diagnostics

Plan and chair formal design reviews to validate solutions, enforce quality standards, and ensure regulatory compliance

Oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions for critical customer issues

Train and mentor engineers, publish technical guidelines, and promote best practices

Foster cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and research institutions

Lead control system development projects with a focus on diesel engine controls

Guide architecture design and embedded software development for engine control systems

Ensure seamless integration of engine controls with locomotive systems (traction, braking, power electronics, etc.)

Develop and validate dynamic models to optimize control strategies and system performance

Support certification and homologation for global deployment

Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and strategic planning

Qualification

Controls engineeringDiesel engine control systemsEmbedded software architectureMATLAB/SimulinkModel-Based Systems EngineeringDesign for Six SigmaEmissions testingFuel efficiency optimizationLeadership skillsMentoring skillsCommunication skills