Electrical Mechanical Test Operator- Rolling Stock

Siemens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Electrical Test & Commissioning Technician to work hands-on with light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger coaches. You will test, troubleshoot, repair, and commission critical electrical systems to meet safety and reliability standards.

You will read schematics, use diagnostic equipment, and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and commissioning teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, or related technical work.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment, harnessing, connector assembly, and repair practices.
• Strong problem‑solving, attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical point‑to‑point wire verification and functional testing on light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger coaches.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoot, document, and repair electrical and mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wire lists, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Support vehicle commissioning and validation activities to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and commissioning teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Harnessing

Connector assembly

Job description

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

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Position Overview:

Build the future of rail with Siemens Mobility. As an Electrical Test & Commissioning Technician, you will work hands‑on with advanced light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger coaches manufactured in Sacramento, California. You will test, troubleshoot, repair, and commission critical electrical systems—helping ensure every vehicle meets rigorous standards for safety, quality, reliability, and performance. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to see the direct impact of your work, this is an opportunity to grow your skills while helping move millions of passengers across North America.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform electrical point‑to‑point wire verification and functional testing on light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger coaches.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoot, document, and repair electrical and mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wire lists, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Support vehicle commissioning and validation activities to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and commissioning teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, or related technical work.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment, harnessing, connector assembly, and repair practices.
• Strong problem‑solving, attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs or ladders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a rail manufacturing environment.

Candidates should be willing to work in non‑climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

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

Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating.

For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Our technology is everywhere

in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

$45,186.00 $53,142.00