Electrical Mechanical Test Operator- Rolling Stock

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

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Electrical Mechanical Test Operator to test, troubleshoot, repair, and commission electrical systems on light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger coaches. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, reading schematics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability.

You will verify wiring, diagnose issues with advanced diagnostics, support vehicle commissioning, and contribute to continuous improvement in a

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

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Harnessing

Connector assembly

Job description

Electrical Mechanical Test Operator- Rolling Stock

522839

24-Sep-2026

Mobility

Manufacturing

Profesional Junior

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

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.

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You’ll Benefit From
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
The pay range for this position is $45,186.00 - $53,142.00 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here .

Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

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