Senior Manager, Controls Engineering

Job Description

Essa posição é para atuar presencialmente em Contagem, MG.

Who will you be working with?   

In this role, you will be a member of the Control & Software Engineering (CaSE) group.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for leading the Contagem site for Locomotive Controls and Software engineering activities. The Senior Manager will oversee hiring, guide the team in HiTL lab infrastructure maintenance and expansion, and collaborate closely with global engineering teams across CaSE. This role will actively support regional and global programs related to control software, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders such as systems engineering, production, field services, and customers. Additionally, the role will manage overall CaSE operations, including budget planning, funding, proposal support, and long-term strategic planning, contributing to both short-term execution and long-term business outcomes.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• Extensive experience in engineering roles, preferably in control systems and/or embedded software development.
• Proven experience in leadership roles, with a strong track record of delivering results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of the locomotive product lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering operations and leading teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong background in embedded control software engineering.

What will your typical day look like?

• Act as site leader for the Control & Software Engineering team at Contagem.
• Oversee global CaSE operations, including budget allocation, spend tracking, gap identification, and planning activities (cards, shop work, P&E).
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of engineering talent, while identifying regional growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support customer needs, program execution, requisitions, and reliability improvements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize activities, and drive decision-making
• Work effectively within a global matrixed organization.
• Mentor engineers, provide performance insights, and reinforce Wabtec values across the team.

Benefits
At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

• Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Profit Sharing
• Private Pension Plan
• Meal Policy according to location
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support
• Headspace – mental health app
• Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location)
• Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old
• Extended Maternity Leave
• Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
• Language Incentive Policy
• Mentorship Programs and access to training platform
• Wellhub
• Pharmacy Assistance

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Additional Information

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

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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