LEAD Program - Engineering

Do you have a passion for technology & technical excellence, a drive to test yourself & continue learning, and a desire to be part of a company focused on improving the world? This role is perfect for you. Let’s kickstart your career in Wabtec’s LEAD Engineering Rotational Program.
What to Expect in LEAD (Leadership, Expertise & Accelerated Development):
The LEAD Engineering Program is a rotational program that allows you choose areas of interest and develop your skill sets. LEAD consists of rotations that are intended to provide a broad exposure to engineering functions, to successfully launch your career at Wabtec. You can focus on some of the industry’s most exciting trends in systems, controls, alternative fuels, engines, cooling, energy storage, testing, core electronics, embedded software, and more. This program also emphasizes continuous education through advanced studies in partnership with Penn State World Campus as well as in-house technical training.
But that’s not all! Your program experience will include leadership and technical training, contributions to program execution, exposure to senior leadership, community outreach and support, and development of a lifelong network of colleagues and friends.
Location: Erie, PA
Individuals joining the LEAD Engineering Program in the US will work from Erie, PA while on Program but may pursue roles outside of Erie upon completion of the LEAD Program based on availability.
Relocation lump sum is provided where applicable.
Requirements - We are looking for:
Four-year technical degree with ABET Accreditation in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical degree
Overall GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 (based upon 4.0 scale)
Graduating by December 2026/January 2027 or May/June 2027
Willingness and ability to travel and/or relocate within the United States to Erie, PA
Prior intern or co-op experience preferred
Open to applicants legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion and aptitude for engineering and/or software
General understanding of engineering, software and/or manufacturing fundamentals with desire to continue learning
Ability to solve technical challenges through application of common design practices and methods
Strong customer focus, ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver high customer value
Program/project management skills working on and leading teams
Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical problems clearly
Contributes to creative solutions and challenges the status quo
Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No