Advanced Lead Engineer - Electrical Integration

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Job Summary: This role involves designing electrical systems for locomotives, including wiring, schematics, and component selection, within a global team focused on cutting-edge technology. Key Highlights: 1. Working with cutting-edge technology in global projects 2. Opportunity to work with senior technologists & leaders 3. Focus on innovation and high performance in freight locomotive systems **Job Description** **This position requires on-site work in Contagem, Minas Gerais.** **Who will you be working with?** The Electrical Integration Engineering team delivers design solutions for freight equipment wiring assemblies, manages the packaging of complex wiring arrangements, develops the customer maintenance electrical schematics, designs electrical \& electronics functional circuits, and specifies components. Operating on a global scale, the team develops cutting\-edge technology to support the advancement of freight locomotive systems, ensuring innovation and high performance in every project. **How will you make a difference?** As a member of the Electrical Integration Team, you will be responsible for engineering design of electrical systems for locomotives, including point to point wiring, schematics, harness packaging, circuits definition, and component selection and specification. You will be working on latest technology, high business impact, global projects that give exposure to working with senior technologists \& leaders. You will demonstrate strong technical skills to meet business critical needs and by following robust Wabtec Business \& Engineering processes. **What do we want to know about you?** * Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. * Understanding and working experience on wiring harness, electrical schematics, and component selection and specification. * Knowledge of tools such as, Zuken E3, AutoCAD Electrical, Siemens NX, MS Office Suite. * Understanding engineering drawings and manufacturing BOM. * Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication. * Detail\-oriented with a proactive, problem\-solving mindset. * Able to work independently and collaboratively within cross\-functional teams. * Comfortable operating in fast\-paced, dynamic environments. **What will your typical day look like?** * Track and execute, with general minimal guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define, and support assigned components, assemblies, or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements. * Demonstrate high leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to affect short\-term and some long\-term business goals. * Generate new and fresh ideas for everyday processes and act accordingly upon them. * Support manufacturing and correlated areas by researching issues, interacting with the shop floor, and ensuring communication of the resolution to each issue in a timely manner. * Responsibilities to include development of concept design, detailed design, and design analysis for locomotive wiring schematics, point to point information, wire lists and components. In addition, mechanical routing, and review of packaging of power cabling, control and network wiring, conduits and different electrical components on various locomotive projects will also be required. * Ownership of stated technical / safety / cost / reliability / performance requirements for schematic and wire lists, plus inputs to mechanical routing, 3D wiring and packaging design. * Interactions will include engineering sub\-system teams; systems engineering; drafting team and supply chain operations across the global sites. * Review and approve designs developed by Wabtec designers \& detailed drawings completed by drafting. * Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments. * Lead technical design reviews following the Business Tollgate Design Review process and the area guides. **Benefits:** At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and equipped with the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Here’s what we offer to help you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey: * Medical assistance extendable to dependents (spouse and children) * Dental assistance extendable to dependents (spouse and children) * Profit-sharing and results-based bonus program * Private pension plan * Meal allowance policy according to location * Life insurance * Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social assistance * Headspace – mental health-focused mobile application * Christmas card or gift basket for employees according to location * Christmas gift for children up to 11 years old * Extended maternity leave * Pregnancy and Baby Program * Language learning incentive policy * Mentoring programs and access to training platform * Wellhub * Pharmacy allowance **Additional Information** **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. Need accommodation? Just let us know \- we’ve got you.