Commissioning Engineer- Rolling Stock

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. 

Position Overview:

Our Commissioning Engineer will work in an experienced team and exciting environment on next generation diesel or electrical locomotives, coach cars, light rail vehicles, or even full train consists. Our vehicles are connecting cities all over North America. The Field Service group is working close together with our customers, all Siemens Mobility Departments worldwide and our Field Service Teams on site. The main goal of the Commissioning Engineer is to work with our complete Siemens team to engineer, thoroughly test, and commission our products to achieve high customer satisfaction and a reliable product.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop an expert role in commissioning Siemens electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, passenger coach cars, light rail vehicles, and trainsets.
• Develop detailed technical testing plans for upcoming projects and create detailed test reports for vehicle qualification during the commissioning process.
• Identify and drive the purchase of equipment and tooling required for commissioning.
• Collaborate with Siemens Engineering, Production, Scheduling, Project Management and Quality Management to streamline commissioning processes.
• Provide technical expertise to field service teams.
• Develop commissioning schedules and track progress against schedule.
• Contribute and communicate technical feedback to Engineering to drive design corrections to meet specification requirements.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple systems and develop core competencies beyond engineering field of study.
• Strong skills in reading schematics (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Willingness to take a “hands on” approach to commissioning.
• Ability to learn new software programs in a continuously evolving environment.

What will make you stand out:

• Rail industry field service or commissioning experience.
• Complex product commissioning experience.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 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.

This position is based in Sacramento, Ca. We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Sacramento, Ca, is $80,600.00 - $108,800.00. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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