Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

The Lead Engineer – Embedded Hardware Design is responsible for the architecture, design, development, validation, and technical leadership of embedded electronic hardware solutions for brake electronics and transit applications. The role requires a strong technical foundation in embedded hardware design, the ability to lead complex engineering activities, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence across the product development lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as a key technical contributor and interface with global Centers of Competence (CoC), systems engineering, software, validation, manufacturing, sourcing, and supplier teams to deliver high-quality, safety-compliant electronic products.

Key Responsibilities:

 Lead the design and development of embedded electronic hardware solutions for transit and brake control applications

 Own technical execution of hardware work packages from concept through validation and industrialization

 Design Reviews:

 Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

 Power electronics and I/O modules

 sensor and actuator interface circuits

 Communication interface hardware

 Embedded control electronics for safety-critical applications

 Drive schematic design reviews, component selection, PCB design reviews, detailed analyses, and reliability assessments.

 Participate in hardware architecture discussions and technical decision-making activities

 Ensure compliance with Wabtec engineering standards, applicable industry regulations, and customer requirements

 Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and Validation teams to ensure robust end-to-end system solutions

 Analyze system requirements and translate them into hardware design specifications

 Support system-level trade-off studies involving performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.

 Lead technical investigations and root-cause analysis for complex hardware issues