Job Description

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

Position Overview:

Join our team as a Factory Commissioning Test Operator, where you’ll play a hands-on role in launching the next generation of light rail vehicles, locomotives, and coaches. You’ll be responsible for commissioning, diagnosing, and resolving issues across complex systems—including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic components.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform electrical and mechanical commissioning on locomotive and coach cars
• Troubleshoot, document and repair electrical and mechanical failures
• Work with state-of-the-art diagnostic test equipment.
• Understand and comply with company and industry safety standards.
• Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information.
• Have ability to work independently and among a team with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
• Read, interpret and understand written or electronic schematics.
• Use PTU’s to troubleshoot various systems onboard rail vehicles.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school diploma (or GED)
• 2+ years experience in electrical testing
• Must be proficient in electrical & mechanical troubleshooting

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:**. The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $40,200 - $47,100.**The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Testing

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