Locomotive Commissioning Technician — Field Expert

Salesforce Sites; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadre is seeking a Commissioning Technician to oversee testing, validation, and acceptance of new or rebuilt locomotives for passenger service. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, system verification, and collaboration with engineering and customer teams to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of locomotive or heavy rolling stock commissioning experience, and a strong background in locomotive propulsion, braking, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of locomotive, rail vehicle, or heavy rolling stock commissioning experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Hands‑on experience with diagnostic tools, test instrumentation, and data logging equipment.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work outdoors in yard environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning, testing, and validation activities for new or rebuilt locomotives.
• Perform functional and dynamic tests on mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve propulsion, braking, HVAC, lighting, and onboard diagnostics issues.
• Record and report test results, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Interface with engineering, quality, and customer representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Support field modifications, software uploads, and configuration changes as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FRA, APTA, OEM).
• Participate in technical reviews, test procedure updates, and fleet reliability feedback loops.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics engineering

Locomotive systems

Reading schematics

Diagnostic tools

Test instrumentation

Education

Technical Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test instrumentation

Data logging equipment

Job description

Cadre is seeking a Commissioning Technician to oversee testing, validation, and acceptance of new or rebuilt locomotives for passenger service. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, system verification, and collaboration with engineering and customer teams to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of locomotive or heavy rolling stock commissioning experience, and a strong background in locomotive propulsion, braking, and control systems.