LEAD Program - Engineering

Description

The LEAD Engineering Program is a rotational program for recent graduates who want to build an engineering career. You choose areas of interest and build your skills across rotations meant to give broad exposure to engineering functions.

Focus areas include systems, controls, alternative fuels, engines, cooling, energy storage, testing, core electronics, embedded software, and more. The program includes continuing education through advanced studies with Penn State World Campus and in-house technical training.

Beyond rotations, the program includes leadership and technical training, work on program execution, access to senior leadership, community outreach and support, and a long-term professional network.

The company is a global supplier of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail, serving sectors such as freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, and marine. It has about 30,000 employees worldwide and draws on more than 150 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations across engineering functions and contribute to program execution.
• Learn new tools and suggest improvements, helping the team adopt them.
• Work on technical problems using common design practices and methods.

Requirements

• Hold a four-year technical degree from an ABET-accredited program in electrical, mechanical, systems, software, or computer engineering, computer science, or another related technical field.
• Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Graduate by December 2026 or January 2027, or by May or June 2027.
• Be willing and able to travel and/or relocate within the United States to Erie, PA.
• Prior internship or co-op experience is preferred.
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship.
• Show a strong interest in a technology career, with aptitude for engineering and/or software.
• Understand basic engineering, software, and/or manufacturing fundamentals and want to keep learning.
• Solve technical challenges using common design practices and methods.
• Focus on customer value, understanding what the customer gains and delivering it.
• Manage programs and projects, and lead teams.
• Have leadership experience in or outside the classroom.
• Communicate clearly in writing and speaking, including explaining technical problems.
• Propose creative solutions and question the current way of doing things.
• Pick up new tools quickly and push for their adoption when you see a better way.

Conditions

In the US, you will work from Erie, PA during the program. After completing it, you may take roles outside Erie, based on availability.

A relocation lump sum is provided where applicable.

Salary is currently $73000-76000. The final offer depends on factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demand, and work location. The range may change.

Equal opportunity employer welcoming candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available. Details are at the company's site.
• An annual bonus may be offered if eligible.