Computer Aided Design Manager Jobs in Erie, PA (NOW HIRING)

Who will you be working with?

You will be part of the Electronics Hardware team, working closely with electrical engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders. This team develops advanced power and control electronics solutions used in locomotives and surface mining trucks, supporting innovative technologies in demanding industrial environments.

How will you make a difference?

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of ruggedized electronic products by leading the mechanical packaging design of complex electronic assemblies. Your work will ensure products meet stringent thermal, structural, environmental, and performance requirements while supporting manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives. You will contribute directly to the reliability and success of technologies that power critical transportation and mining applications worldwide.

What will your typical day look like?

• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to design and model complex electronic assemblies that integrate PCBs, interconnects, and mechanical enclosures.

• Design electronic enclosures and optimize panel architectures to achieve performance, testability, manufacturability, and cost targets.

• Research and select connectors and interconnect solutions that meet project requirements.

• Apply industry best practices for ruggedized electronics, including thermal management, EMC considerations, shock, and vibration requirements.

• Create finite element models to evaluate structural, fatigue, and dynamic performance of new products.

• Perform thermal simulations of electronic assemblies and conduct thermal mitigation trade studies involving active and passive cooling methods.

• Analyze mechanical assemblies, including bolted joints, tolerance stack-ups, and GD&T requirements.

• Prepare and release engineering documentation such as drawings, bills of materials, calculations, and purchase specifications.

• Lead technical design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support supplier selection activities, production launches, and PPAP documentation.

• Plan and execute validation and qualification testing of products, components, and assemblies.

• Drive technical problem solving through innovation, collaboration, and sound engineering practices.

• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining project schedules and deliverables.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience designing mechanical packaging for electronic products.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably Siemens NX.

• Experience with thermal and structural analysis tools such as ANSYS, Icepak, or CFD software.

• Knowledge of PCB integration, connectors, and interconnect systems.

• Understanding of thermal management, EMC, shock and vibration, and environmental requirements for ruggedized electronics.

• Experience with manufacturing support, product validation, and design for manufacturability.

• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and project management skills; ability to travel up to 10%.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Primarily office and engineering laboratory environment.

• Regular use of computer workstations and engineering software.

• Occasional interaction with manufacturing facilities, prototype builds, and test environments.

• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

• Ability to safely access manufacturing and testing areas while following all applicable safety procedures.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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