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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.

Who will you be working with?

You will be working as part of the Nordco Engineering Team helping bring new technologies to the Roadway Work Equipment industry.

How will you make a difference?

You will play a critical role in fabricating and machining components, preparing test setups, and conducting validation tests to ensure products meet design specifications. This hands-on position requires expertise in machining and fabrication, to build prototype machines, test stands fixturing and tooling. This is coupled with the ability to execute tests, troubleshoot issues, and collaborating with engineers to validate product performance and reliability.

What do we want to know about you?

+ 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

+ 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

What will your typical day look like?

Your day will involve:

+ Operate and maintain CNC plasma cutting equipment

+ Utlize CNC brake press to forma dn 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, utlizting past experience, observations and test results

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

What about the physical demands of the job?

+ Travel to customer sites to test products, train customers – up to 20% of time.

+ Requires mechanical aptitude to physically work on machinery.

+ Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

+ Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.

+ The employee is required to talk, hear and walk unassisted.

+ Close vision ability is required.

+ Requires the ability to travel to remote worksites.

+ May include exposure to heat, wet, cold, dry working conditions for a period of time

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$43,400.00-$57,500.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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.