Test Technician- 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:  

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

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Test Technician. As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for performing extensive tests on products once they are through the production line. Your role is crucial to ensuring our products meet quality assurance standards and are ready for market distribution. When you discover problems or inaccuracies, you will send them back to the manufacturing line for adjustments or repair. All testing must be documented properly, and significant issues need to be reported to upper management.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform electrical point to point wire checks on light rail, locomotive and coaches
• Troubleshoot, document and repair electrical and mechanical failures
• Work with state-of-the-art dialogistic 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.
• Installing and removing test equipment

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Experience in product verification and test automation is a plus.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

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

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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 $49,600 - $58,900. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.