Factory Commissioning Test Technician (1st Shift) - Rolling Stock

Siemens Mobility; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

18 days PTO

401K match 6%

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentor Programs

Development through online learning

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC is seeking an entry-level Factory Commissioning Test Technician to join our rolling stock team. You will participate in commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing next-generation light rail, locomotives, and coaches, gaining hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

We provide training and growth opportunities in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED)
• 2+ years of experience in electrical testing
• Must be proficient in electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Associate’s degree in engineering or mechatronics program education or similar preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical commissioning on locomotive and coach cars
• Troubleshoot, document, and repair electrical and mechanical failures
• Work with state-of-the‑art diagnostic 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.
• Use PTU’s to troubleshoot various systems onboard light rail, locomotive and coach vehicles.

Job description

Factory Commissioning Test Technician (1st Shift) - Rolling Stock

Job ID

518699

Posted since

19-Aug-2026

Organization

Mobility

Field of work

Manufacturing

Company

Early Professional

Job type

Full-time

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Lexington - North Carolina - United States of America

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.

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

Position Overview:

We are looking for an entry-level Factory Commissioning Test Technician to join our team in Lexington, NC! We are willing to train and help you grow in this role. This person will be responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing next-generation light rail, locomotives, and coaches. Need to be familiar with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform electrical and mechanical commissioning on locomotive and coach cars
• Troubleshoot, document, and repair electrical and mechanical failures
• Work with state-of-the‑art diagnostic 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.
• Use PTU’s to troubleshoot various systems onboard light rail, locomotive and coach vehicles.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school diploma (or GED)
• 2+ years of experience in electrical testing
• Must be proficient in electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Associate’s degree in engineering or mechatronics program education or similar preferred

Physical Demands:

Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well‑being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.

• Candidates should be comfortable working in a non‑climate‑controlled environment when required
• Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools
• Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required
• Specific vision abilities include:
• Close and distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• 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.
• 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

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

Siemens offers 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 Lexington, NC is $46,002 – $53,958. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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 $46,002 - $53,958 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.

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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.

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.

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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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