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Wabtec Corporation · 13 hours ago

Engineering Technician

Oak Creek, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and systems for the freight and transit rail sectors. They are seeking an Engineering Technician to play a critical role in fabricating components, preparing test setups, and conducting validation tests to ensure products meet design specifications.

Railroad Manufacture

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain CNC plasma cutting equipment

Utilize CNC brake press to form and bend parts to exact specifications

Program and operate CNC 5-axis mill to create complex high precision components and test fixtures

Perform tasks such as welding (TIG, MIG, arc), cutting, grinding, drilling and assembling of components to create prototypes, fixtures or final products

Measure and inspect parts and components using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to ensure adherence to tolerances and specifications

Maintain prototype equipment so that it is in good working order

Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical or mechanical issues with prototype machinery

Conduct performance tests of new products or components, assemblies and systems in accordance with test plans and criteria; maintain accurate records and report results to engineering

Install instrumentation and test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications

Use data acquisition equipment to gather pressure, temperature, flow and other data types

Coordinate the on time completion of tasks, communicating directly with engineering and other technicians

Provide technical input to development engineers to support the design of new products, utilizing past experience, observations and test results

Organize and manage the R&D lab space to ensure a safe working environment

Qualification

CNC operationsMachiningFabricationTestValidationElectrical systemsHydraulic systemsCAD/CAM softwareTroubleshootingLean manufacturingDocumentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

2+ year of experience as an engineering technician, machines, or fabricator

Hands on expertise in CNC plasma cutting, milling and break press, fabrication tasks, and/or test and validation

Proficiency with CNC operations, including setup, operation and programming. This includes CAD/CAM software

Extensive hands-on manufacturing experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems that include welding, and assembly

Experience evaluating product designs and product performance requirements to determine test requirements

Experience evaluating product failures and the ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems

Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, pressure gauges) and data collection tools

Ability to define or interpret assembly and manufacturing work instructions and test procedures

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including electrical and hydraulic schematics

Ability to perform basic engineering calculations

Strong documentation and organizational skills are required to maintain all records, provide data to project engineers and managers

Proficiency with MS-WORD, EXCEL and OUTLOOK is required

Preferred

Prior experience working on research & development or prototypes is strongly preferred

Familiarity with design for railroad products and systems and their environments

Experience with electrical control and hydraulic systems

Advanced experience with CNC programming and CAD/CAM software

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and design principles is a plus

Benefits

Health, welfare, and retirement

Annual bonus, if eligible

Company

Wabtec Corporation

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.

Founded in 1869

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

10001+ employees

http://www.wabteccorp.com

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