Engineering Manager -Embedded Hardware Design

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.    Who are we?     Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.    Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!  The Engineering Manager shall lead the development and growth of Wabtec’s Brake Electronics capability in India for Transit applications. This role is responsible for building a strong, self‑sufficient engineering team, reducing dependence on the European Centers of Competence (CoC), and enabling high‑quality, customer‑focused execution across the full brake electronics lifecycle. The role combines deep technical leadership, people management, and strategic capability development. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 10 Electronics Engineers, while working closely with global stakeholders, including the European CoC, systems engineering, software, validation, manufacturing, and customer project teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Ownership Provide technical leadership for brake electronics systems used in transit applications, including: ECU / electronic control units Power electronics and I/O modules Sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces Safety‑critical electronics for braking systems Act as the India engineering point‑of‑contact for brake electronics architecture, design decisions, and technical reviews. Ensure designs meet Wabtec standards, applicable railway norms (e.g., EN, IEC), and safety requirements for brake systems. Support system‑level trade‑off decisions in collaboration with brake systems, software, and validation teams. Capability Building & Localization Strategy Drive the strategic development of brake electronics capability in India, with a clear roadmap to: Increase end‑to‑end design ownership within the India team Systematically reduce reliance on European Centers of Competence (CoC) Improve speed, cost efficiency, and customer responsiveness Lead and execute Transfer of Technology (ToT) initiatives from European CoC to India, including: Structured knowledge transfer plans covering architecture, design rationale, lessons learned, and legacy platforms Progressive transfer of responsibility from support roles to full ownership Ensuring long‑term capability retention beyond individual projects or people Establish and institutionalize best practices, design guidelines, templates, and technical review processes for brake electronics engineering in India. Work closely with supplier engineering teams to strengthen local capability by: Engaging key electronic component and system suppliers early in the design phase Supporting supplier technical reviews, design validations, and problem resolution Enabling alignment between Wabtec engineering requirements and supplier capabilities Collaborate with sourcing, quality, and manufacturing teams to support supplier localization strategies where appropriate, without compromising safety, quality, or compliance. Continually assess skill gaps and capability maturity in the India team and define targeted training, mentoring, and exposure plans to close them. Act as a bridge between global and regional stakeholders to ensure consistent application of global standards while enabling local execution autonomy. Team Leadership & People Development Lead, mentor, and manage a team of ~10 Electronics Engineers. Develop technical depth, system thinking, and domain expertise within the team. Perform regular performance reviews, coaching, and career development planning. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and collaboration. Support hiring plans as required to meet capability and project demands. Project Execution & Delivery Ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery of brake electronics deliverables for transit customer projects. Work closely with program management to support cost, quality, and schedule objectives. Proactively manage risks, technical issues, and resource constraints. Provide transparent status reporting to engineering leadership and stakeholders. Global & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work effectively with: European and global brake electronics CoC Systems engineering, software, RAMS, validation, manufacturing, and sourcing Represent the India team in global technical reviews and governance forums. Support customer discussions and technical clarifications when required. Required Qualifica