[Hiring] Field Service Technician I @Wabtec

Role Description

As a member of the Field Technical Service group, you will be responsible for:

• Developing a solid and thorough understanding of all Wabtec systems on cars, namely the door system, the brake system, the HVAC system, and the pantograph system and their electrical and mechanical components.
• Applying the Wabtec door adjustment procedure.
• Representing Wabtec in front of the rail car builder.
• Assisting the rail car builder (and occasionally the transit authority) with debugging and troubleshooting the Wabtec systems as per contractual agreements.
• Providing support for the Wabtec systems during the car commissioning and warranty phases at the transit authority location and rail car assembly plant.
• Troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical problems on the Wabtec systems.
• Confirming the problem identified by the rail car builder and reproducing the identified problem before repairs or parts replacements.
• Validating findings using the "double swap" troubleshooting method.
• Identifying and isolating defective mechanical and electrical components of the Wabtec systems.
• Repairing (if possible) and/or replacing defective components of the Wabtec systems.

Qualifications

• Technical competence in both electrical & mechanical systems.
• Hands-on type of person.
• Ability to lead temporary manpower is an asset.
• Integrity & honesty.
• Accountability.
• Ability to work unsupervised in transit authority locations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• Technical training in both electrical & mechanical systems.
• At least 3 years of working as a technician or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the rail industry is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of PCs/laptops.
• Ability to troubleshoot using the laptop as a tool.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to perform software downloads.
• Strong mechanical aptitudes.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Company Description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. With approximately 30,000 employees worldwide, Wabtec focuses on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.