Data and Systems Engineer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

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

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Derby, DE24 8HR - Onsite

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.

• Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.
  
  

Apply today!

Additional Information

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 www.WabtecCorp.com.

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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