Lead Train Control Systems Engineer

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wabtecNew York (NY)

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Wabtec is seeking a Senior Controls Design Engineer to lead the development of cruise control and energy management for freight locomotives. You will design control strategies, estimation methods, and performance analyses, using MATLAB/Simulink across simulation, validation, testing, and release. You will coordinate a controls team, solve field issues, and contribute to long-term product evolution. The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical or mechanical engineering with a controls focus, plus

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