Freight System Engineer

Overview In this role you will oversee the integration of braking and digitalization systems to meet customer needs. You will coordinate with project teams, Wabtec sites, and customers across Europe and beyond, ensuring technical coherence from design through commissioning. You’ll tackle complex system interfaces, assess risks, and manage customer modifications, driving robust, traceable solutions. This position offers international collaboration and the chance to shape multidisciplinary railway projects with real-world impact. Compensation / Benefitsflexible hourssmart working 2 days per weektraining and professional development opportunitiescanteenwelfare platformelectric car charging ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop railway braking systems and digitalization solutionsManage technical specifications and interfaces across subsystemsEnsure requirement traceability and project consistencyParticipate in customer technical reviews and milestone meetingsAnalyze technical risks and propose solutionsManage customer-requested modifications and assess impactsCollaborate with multidisciplinary, multi-site teams in an international environmentAssume technical responsibility through commissioning and ensure overall solution integrityManage technical requirements and traceability through the project lifecycle Key requirementsKnowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, or electronic systemsAbility to draft technical specifications and work on complex projectsAbility to read and interpret mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, or electronic blueprints and schematicsProfessional Italian and English (French is a plus)Analytical mindset and attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaborationFrequent travel within Europe and occasional international travelAnalytical mindsetAttention to detailStrong sense of responsibilityMechanical, pneumatic, electrical, or electronic systems knowledgeDrafting technical specificationsReading and interpreting blueprints and schematics