Senior Engineering Director (Software & Hardware) Skip to content Senior Engineering Director (Software & Hardware) Add expected salary to your profile for insights 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. Visit to learn more! It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. What are we offering you? Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration Rewards & Recognition Program Discounted health insurance with Medibank Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc Access to our Employee Assistance Program Who will you be working with? This role reports to the Vice President & General Manager. The Senior Engineering Director will lead the engineering team responsible for hardware and software design, development, and lifecycle maintenance of the product line while providing Engineering support to the shop, commissioning, and Field Service for the Wabtec product line. We welcomed applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Where is the position located? This is a full-time role based in Eagle Farm (QLD). What will your typical day look like? Work with business leadership team, Product Management, and Commercial teams to establish and execute a long-term technical strategy to meet customer needs and business objectives. Design and lead organization that balances low cost country support with deep industry / customer interaction to deliver quality solutions at a competitive engineering cost Lead Engineering team to deliver new product and requisition designs on time. Assure hardware and software design strategy exploits leading technologies for function, quality and cost Lead team to address any shop or field issues. Develop and strengthen the team's engineering skillsets and ensure high performance. Develop engineering budget and operate within budget. Develop a pipeline of engineering talent and engineering leadership What do we want to know about you? BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field Experience leading and working with global teams. Minimum 3 yrs experience in leading an engineering team. Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with embedded firmware, controls, hardware, and software. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression. This also includes providing meaningful employment for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and refugees or asylum seekers. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? 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