LEAD Program - Engineering

Job Description

Grow with us. Move the world. Make an impact.

What if your first job wasn’t just a job — but the start of your career story?

At Wabtec, we help keep the world’s trains and freight moving across more than 50 countries. And now, we want you to help build what comes next.

The LEAD Graduate Program is a two-year journey for curious, ambitious people who are just starting out and want more than a title. You’ll move through different teams, work on real projects, learn from global experts, and connect with the leaders shaping our industry — until you land in a permanent role that fits where you shine best.

Think of it as your career’s first big step: broad experience, real learning, real ownership, and a network that reaches around the world. 

 How the program works

LEAD is built around rotations — you’ll experience different teams and challenges before growing into a permanent role. Based on your background, your interests, and where the business needs you, you’ll build your journey inside one of our main areas of work:

Information Technology (IT) — NEW

For people who love technology and want it to move our business from the inside.

Throughout the program, you will take on diverse assignments across Enterprise IT that align with business priorities and your career goals. You'll work on projects that enable business growth and operational excellence while gaining exposure to multiple areas of technology and their impact across functions such as Operations, Services, Digital Electronics, Engineering, and Finance.

You'll have the opportunity to build experience in areas such as:

• Project & Product Management
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
• IT Operations & Cloud Engineering
• Cybersecurity & Network Technologies
• Software Development & Software Engineering
• Technical Program & Project Management
• Emerging Technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Your impact: deliver technology solutions that improve how we work, support critical business operations, and help shape the future of Wabtec through innovation, data, and digital transformation.

 Freight Services — NEW

For people who like solving real operational challenges and working close to customers.

Throughout the program, you will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve fleet reliability, increase asset availability, reduce lifecycle costs, and maximize operational performance.

You'll have the opportunity to focus on some of the most exciting challenges in the rail industry, including

• Fleet maintenance & locomotive modernization
• Reliability engineering & diagnostics
• Field services & technical support
• Asset lifecycle management & customer solutions
• Continuous improvement & operational excellence

Your impact: improve reliability, keep assets available, and help customers get the most out of every machine.

 Engineering

For future engineers who want to design the technology that powers transportation.

Throughout the program, you will contribute to engineering solutions that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability while helping shape the future of rail transportation.

You'll have the opportunity to focus on some of the most exciting trends in the field, including

• Locomotive systems, propulsion & braking technologies
• Controls & automation
• Alternative fuels & sustainability
• Product development, validation & testing
• Reliability & next-generation transportation technology

Your impact: create solutions that make transportation safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.

 Digital Intelligence

For people excited by data, software, AI, and intelligent systems.

Throughout the program, you will contribute to projects that transform data into actionable insights, helping customers optimize operations, increase asset utilization, improve network performance, and drive innovation across the transportation industry.

You'll have the opportunity to focus on some of the most exciting trends in the field, including:

• Software development & cloud technologies
• AI & Machine Learning
• Data Science, Analytics & industrial analytics
• Automation, signaling & predictive maintenance
• Digital products & intelligent transportation systems

Your impact: turn data into insight that helps customers run smarter and faster.

 What makes LEAD different?

Beyond the projects and the rotations, you’ll gain:

•  Real contact with senior leaders and global teams
• Technical and leadership development
• International networking
• Mentorship and career guidance
• Cross-functional learning that broadens your view
• Meaningful projects with real business impact
• A clear path to a permanent role after the program

This is more than a graduate program — it’s where you grow faster, see wider, and help build a better future through innovation.

 What we’re looking for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering field (preferred: Electrical, Control & Automation, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Materials, Mechanical, and related fields)
• Graduation between January 2025 and December 2027
• Consistent academic performance — ideally an average of 70% or above
• Advanced or fluent English
• Availability to travel and, depending on the area, to work in the field
• Some prior experience — internships, research, extension programs, student groups, or similar activities

What will help you thrive 

• A curious, problem-solving mindset
• The ability to understand customer needs and create value
• Teamwork and collaboration across cultures
• Project management skills and an ownership attitude
• Creativity, initiative, and the drive to make things better

Nice to have (for technology areas): Python, C++, Java, MATLAB, Simulink, Visual Basic .NET, or other programming languages and engineering tools.

What you’ll get

• Competitive compensation package
• Health & dental insurance + life insurance
• Meal & transportation benefits (by location)
• Well-being programs
• Learning & development opportunities
• Access to global projects and teams
• Career acceleration through real experiences and leadership exposure

Ready to lead the future?

Join Wabtec’s LEAD Graduate Program and start building a career that moves industries, transforms technology, and impacts millions of people around the world.

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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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