Factory Commissioning Test Technician - Rolling Stock

Siemens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in the United States is seeking a Factory Commissioning Test Technician to test, commission, troubleshoot, and repair light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger coaches before service.

You will work hands-on with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, interpret schematics, and ensure safety and quality.

This role requires a high school diploma and 3+ years electrical testing experience; opportunity to contribute to advanced transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical testing.
• Proficiency in electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of locomotives, coach cars, and light rail vehicles.
• Use diagnostic equipment and testing tools to identify and resolve failures.
• Read electrical/mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality workmanship.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document findings.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

PTUs

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:

Join Siemens Mobility and play a critical role in bringing next-generation rail vehicles to life. As a Factory Commissioning Test Technician, you will be responsible for testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repairing light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger coaches before they enter service. Working hands‑on with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, you will ensure each vehicle meets the highest standards for safety, performance, and reliability. This role is ideal for a skilled technician who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and contributing to the delivery of innovative transportation solutions that move communities forward.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems on locomotives, coach cars, and light rail vehicles.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, PTUs, and testing tools to identify, document, and resolve system failures.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical and mechanical schematics, technical drawings, and electronic documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical findings, recommendations, and work status both verbally and in writing.

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
• 3+ years of experience in electrical testing
• Proficiency in electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting

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.

$47,175 $55,105.00