Control Systems Engineer – Traction and Aux Control

Essa posição é para atuar em regime presencial, em Contagem, MG.

Who will you be working with? 

You will be working with the Locomotive Control Systems Engineering team, collaborating closely with locomotive system engineers, software engineers, validation teams, component engineering groups, and global cross-functional teams to develop and validate traction and auxiliary control solutions for locomotive applications.

How will you make a difference?  

As a member of the Control Systems Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating locomotive traction and auxiliary control systems that meet customer requirements, reliability goals, and cost targets. This role supports the delivery of advanced locomotive control solutions through system-level design, modeling, simulation, testing, and validation activities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define requirements, develop control algorithms, and ensure robust system performance throughout the product development lifecycle. Your contributions will directly impact the performance, reliability, and innovation of Wabtec locomotive products.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience of engineering experience in control systems, traction systems, or a related technical area.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing control algorithms.
• Working knowledge of Simulink, Stateflow, or similar model-based development tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative and cross-functional environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset and process-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a Traction and Auxiliary Control Engineer within locomotive systems.
• Knowledge of locomotive control architectures and systems.
• Experience working within global and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience with signal processing and real-time embedded control systems.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

What will your typical day look like?

• Design and develop traction and auxiliary control systems for locomotive applications.
• Participate in system concept development, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses.
• Define and document system requirements and interfaces in collaboration with locomotive and subsystem engineering teams.
• Develop Simulink/Stateflow models and perform desktop simulations to validate control system designs.
• Create validation plans and execute system-level validation activities.
• Conduct simulator testing and support locomotive testing activities to verify control system performance.
• Develop robust engineering solutions that meet reliability, quality, and cost objectives.
• Perform engineering analysis and evaluations while adhering to Wabtec engineering standards and processes.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Support work involving high-horsepower and high-voltage locomotive equipment.

Benefícios:

Na Wabtec, pessoas estão em primeiro lugar. Por isso, cuidamos para que nossos funcionários se sintam valorizados e tenham as ferramentas necessárias para prosperar. Ao se juntar a nós, você terá acesso a uma série de benefícios pensados para promover seu bem-estar e desenvolvimento. Confira o que oferecemos para que você se sinta parte de uma empresa que apoia sua jornada profissional e pessoal:

• Assistência Médica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos) 
• Assistência Odontológica extensível a dependentes (cônjuge e filhos) 
• Participação nos lucros e resultados
• Previdência Privada
• Política de Alimentação de acordo com localidade
• Seguro de vida
• Programa de Assistência ao Empregado: orientação psicológica, jurídica, financeira e assistência social
• Headspace – aplicativo focado em saúde mental
• Cartão ou Cesta de Natal aos funcionários de acordo com localidade
• Presente de Natal para filhos de até 11 anos de idade
• Licença maternidade estendida
• Programa para Gestantes e Bebês
• Política de incentivo a idiomas
• Programas de Mentoria e acesso a plataforma de treinamento
• Wellhub
• Auxílio farmácia

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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