Wabtec
Sr Mechanical Engineer
Waltham, MA, United States · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$8,742 more — $104,042 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $104,042 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Visit Evident's website for more information, ims.evidentscientific.com.
- The incumbent will supervise and approve the work of designers under their supervision where applicable and ensure an exemplary level of quality in the concepts developed.
- The incumbent will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a state-of-the-art development environment.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- (To perform the work effectively, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential task satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below reflect the required training, knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Contribute to the planning of the work required for transfer of design to production in collaboration with the project manager;
- To be considered for these positions, you must be a U.S. Persons.
- If hired, you must be able to provide valid proof of such status.
- Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity.
Skills
- Possess mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and solve the multi-physics problems of products in development;
- Demonstrated experience in organizing and executing development work in projects;
- Must have made a significant contribution to the development of commercially successful products;
- Knowledge and expertise in aspects of test and measurement applications;
- Ability to solve complex problems;
- Demonstrate autonomy;
- Have a sense of initiative;
- Be open to different ideas and perspectives;
- Ability to work effectively in a multifunctional team;
- Diligence and attention to detail;
- Behavioural skills:
Compensation
- $95,300 - $128.000 annually, depending on experience.
- The salary rate for this role is currently $95,300 - $128.000 annually.
- 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.
- Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
- Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward.
Benefits
- More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
- We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
Company info
- Evident Inspection Technologies division is a part of Wabtec Corporation.
Equal opportunity
- We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This listing is sourced directly from Wabtec's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.