Job Description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

The Friction Product Line designs and manufactures high-friction and low-friction composition, sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. 

How will you make a difference?

The Research & Development (R&D) Technician plays a key role in the evaluation and development of composite friction materials. This position supports R&D efforts through hands-on involvement in mixing, molding, and testing processes, as well as accurate documentation and reporting of test results.

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• Associate degree or bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Five (5) years relevant manufacturing experience

What will your typical day look like?

• Prepare test samples for physical property testing.
• Perform mixing activities for R&D test batches
• Molding and post-baking R&D samples in accordance with established procedures
• Accurately record, maintain, and update test data and databases
• Audit production batches to verify quality and compliance
• Test new and existing products to ensure consistency and performance standards
• Support investigations and troubleshooting of production-related issues
• Regular on-site attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

What about the Work Environment and Physical Demands of the job?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

• Regularly lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50lbs).
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, push and pull.
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles.

The hourly range for this role is between $26.00 – $26.50. The actual hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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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