Own technical execution of hardware work packages from concept through validation and industrialization
Design Reviews
Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
Power electronics and I/O modules
sensor and actuator interface circuits
Communication interface hardware
Embedded control electronics for safety-critical applications
Drive schematic design reviews, component selection, PCB design reviews, detailed analyses, and reliability assessments.
Participate in hardware architecture discussions and technical decision-making activities
Ensure compliance with Wabtec engineering standards, applicable industry regulations, and customer requirements
Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and Validation teams to ensure robust end-to-end system solutions
Analyze system requirements and translate them into hardware design specifications
Support system-level trade-off studies involving performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.
Lead technical investigations and root-cause analysis for complex hardware issues
Provide technical guidance during design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering governance activities
Define hardware verification and validation strategies.
Lead board bring-up, debugging, hardware integration, and qualification activities
Support
Functional testing
EMC/EMI testing
Environmental qualifications
Reliability testing
Product certification activities
Review and approve test reports and design verification documentation
Ensure technical risks are proactively identified and mitigated
Provide technical mentoring and coaching to junior and mid-level hardware engineers
Support development of engineering best practices, design guidelines, and reusable design methodologies
Contribute to building local engineering capability through knowledge sharing and technical training initiatives
Lead technical reviews and promote engineering excellence across projects
Work closely with suppliers to evaluate electronic components, resolve technical issues, and support design validation activities
Engage with sourcing, quality, and manufacturing teams to support product industrialization and supplier localization initiatives
Participate in customer technical discussions and engineering reviews when required
Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards and technology roadmaps
Take ownership of hardware deliverables within customer and platform development projects
Support project planning, effort estimation, scheduling, and technical risk management.
Drive on-time delivery of assigned engineering milestones while maintaining product quality and compliance requirements
Provide regular technical status updates to project stakeholders and leadership teams
Qualification / Requirement
Bachelor / Masters in Engineering in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or a related field
6 to 9 years in leading subsystem or project-level hardware development, recognized technical expert leading
multiple projects, architecture decisions, technical governance, and mentoring across the broader hardware team
Proven experience in developing electronic products from concept through validation and production release
Experience in one or more of the following domains
Rail / Transit Systems
Automotive Electronics
Industrial Automation
Embedded Control Systems
Safety-Critical Electronics
Experience working within global and cross-functional engineering organizations
Demonstrated experience leading technical work packages and mentoring engineers
Work Experience
Required Skills
Strong technical aptitude, and effective oral and written communication skills
Strong Expertise in
Analog and digital electronics design
Embedded hardware architecture
Microcontroller and processor-based systems
Power supply and power electronics fundamentals
Signal conditioning and interface design
Communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, and RS-485
BOM Analysis, obsolescence of components, finding alternative components
Usage of Altium / TPP or a related tool
Hands-on experience in
Schematic capture and PCB design reviews
Electronic board level troubleshooting
Hardware bring-up and debugging
Failure analysis and root-cause investigation
Hardware verification and validation
Proficiency with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and environmental test equipment
Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and reliability engineering principles
Demonstrated ability in attention to details
Ability to develop elevated level of credibility and strong positive relationships with peers and management.
Demonstrated problem solving ability, capable of working with minimal supervision to define solutions for cross discipline problems
Preferred Skills
Experience with safety-critical electronic systems
Exposure to railway standards, IEC standards, EN standards, or functional safety frameworks.
Knowledge of EMC/EMI compliance and environmental qualification standards.
Familiarity with requirements management, PLM, and configuration management tools.
Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.
Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset.
Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams.
Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.
Customer-focused approach with commitment to quality and execution excellence.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix and global engineering environment
Desired Skills
Strong technical aptitude, and effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated problem solving ability, capable of working with minimal supervision to define solutions for cross discipline problems
Willing to travel as required
Availability to be on vehicle during static and dynamic brake test (commissioning)
Experience in brake control systems, railway electronics, or transportation systems.
Exposure to Functional Safety, RAMS, or Safety Integrity Level (SIL) development processes.
Experience supporting customer audits, product certifications, and safety assessments.
Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and platform development initiatives
