Electromechanical Drive Systems Assembler (Rail)

Siemens Mobility; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $1,000

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking an assembly technician to build and service precision gearboxes for rail systems. You will interpret blueprints, assemble components, and ensure accuracy with metrology tools.

You’ll work on a production line in Alpharetta, GA, performing drilling, tapping, alignment, and quality checks daily. A high school diploma and strong math/English skills are required. Benefits and a sign-on bonus are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read schematics/blueprints and document results.
• Basic math skills applicable to production.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and measuring devices.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and quality control principles.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble gearboxes end-to-end with housings, gears and fasteners.
• Perform alignment, drilling, tapping using hand and power tools per specs.
• Interpret schematics/blueprints/work orders to guide assembly.
• Measure tolerances and clearances with precision tools; inspect and adjust.
• Mark parts, maintain inventories, and keep workspace clean and organized.

Skills

Arithmetic basics

English communication

Blueprint reading

Quality/inspection awareness

Lean manufacturing

Electrical schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Your craft. Our purpose. Shared impact. At Siemens, purpose is more than a statement—it’s our compass. We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. For over 175 years, we’ve connected the real and digital worlds—factories, buildings, power grids, and trains with software, data, AI, and digital twins—so our customers can be more competitive, resilient, and sustainable. Our technology is everywhere; in transportation, it helps people move faster, safer, and more sustainably. We’re proudly Great Place to Work® certified.

The challenge you’ll take on

Join a team that assembles the drive systems at the heart of modern rail—precision gearboxes built to exacting standards. You’ll bring drawings to life, troubleshoot alongside engineers, and uphold the quality that passengers count on every day.

How you’ll contribute

• Assemble and disassemble gearboxes end-to-end: mount housings and couplings; install gears, bearings, spacers, covers, and fasteners.
• Complete alignment, fitting, fastening, drilling, and tapping using hand and power tools per specifications.
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, and work orders to perform accurate assembly activities.
• Measure dimensions, tolerances, and clearances with precision instruments; inspect, test, and adjust to meet quality and customer requirements.
• Mark identifying information, attach nameplates, maintain tool inventories, and keep parts and workspaces clean.
• Collaborate with supervisors and engineers to review work, document procedures, conduct 6S audits and safety walks, and drive workflow improvements.

What helps you excel

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics in practical applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and to document, record, store, and maintain written/electronic information accurately.
• Understanding of environmental health and safety regulations, product standards, workmanship, and assembly procedures.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of machines, hand tools, and power tools—including operation, use, repair, and operator-level maintenance.

Conditions: Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environments and in inclement weather as required.

Skills and proficiencies we value

• Electrical Schematics
• Warehouse Experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading

Schedule, benefits, and more

• Workweek: Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Benefits: 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
• Sign-on bonus: A one-time sign-on bonus of $1,000, less applicable taxes, payable after 180 days of employment.

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The above captures the primary responsibilities; additional duties may be assigned to support evolving business needs.

Legal requirement

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

From the first mile to the last, we’re pioneering in America—join us and help shape what’s next.