Equipment and digital systems for freight, transit, and industrial transportation
Wabtec manufactures rail, transit, and industrial transportation equipment at scale (10,000+ employees across 24 countries), with a tech backbone spanning C#/.NET, Python, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). The hiring mix is heavily weighted toward engineering (413 roles) and manufacturing (269), with active adoption of Oracle ERP and RPA tooling alongside a PLM transformation—signaling a shift from legacy systems (Windchill exit) toward integrated enterprise resource planning and operational automation.
Notable leadership hires: Quality Director, Localization Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, Production Team Lead, Business Development Director
Wabtec is a public company headquartered in Pittsburgh that designs and builds equipment, control systems, digital solutions, and services for freight rail, passenger transit, mining, industrial, and marine customers globally. The company operates manufacturing and engineering centers across the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. Core product lines include positive train control systems, passenger information systems, and non-destructive testing software, supported by a supply chain spanning dozens of countries. Current operational priorities include cost reduction, safety compliance (ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certified), defect elimination, and on-time delivery—challenges typical of capital-equipment and regulated transportation sectors.
Wabtec runs C#, .NET Core, Python (FastAPI), SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL on-premise and cloud (AWS, Azure). Frontend: Angular, React, Vue. DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, CI/CD pipelines. Industrial protocols: PROFINET, Profibus. ERP transitioning to Oracle with RPA adoption.
Active focus on positive train control product line, passenger information systems, non-destructive testing software, prototype/demo products, and automation initiatives. Underway: PLM transformation, LOA implementation, supplier performance programs, and 5S manufacturing improvement.
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