We are seeking an experienced Data and Systems Engineer to join our team at Wabtec UK based in Burton on Trent. We support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.
Role:
Data and Systems Engineer
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
The Data Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of asset‑related data across the organisation. This role plays a key part in maintaining asset databases, supporting reporting and decision‑making, and leading or supporting the rollout of new asset management software and system upgrades.
What will your typical day look like?
* Maintain accurate asset and work order data, ensuring quality, integrity and compliance.
* Produce regular KPIs and reports, spotting trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.
* Support users with first‑line system, data and system queries.
* Train new users and help deliver system rollouts, upgrades, and enhancements.
* Coordinate data migration, testing and validation during system changes.
* Keep essential operational data (skills matrices, installed base, dashboards) up to date.
* Work with Operations, IT, Quality, Projects, and Warranty teams to resolve data issues.
* Assist dispatch with technician schedules and system accuracy.
* Promote strong customer relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What do we want to know about you?
* Degree in Computer Science or related field.
* Proven experience implementing and maintaining data or ERP systems.
* Strong understanding of ERP platforms, data integrations, and system interfaces.
* Able to provide technical guidance within a matrix organisation.
* Strong business acumen with commercial and legal awareness.
* Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical issues clearly.
* Strong IT skills, especially Excel.
If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.
Legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Apply today!
Who are we?
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.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
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 fulfil 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 recognise 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 or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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