Locomotive Field Technician: Rail Systems Expert

Siemens; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Boston, MA is seeking a Field Service Technician to support Amtrak Fleet maintenance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and service locomotives, working with CMMS and customer staff to keep trains running safely and reliably.

This role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, an associate degree or 2+ years in maintenance, and willingness to travel up to 10%. You will join a safety-first team focused on quality and continuous improvement, with rotating shifts (8 weeks

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or 2+ years in industrial/maintenance environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an industrial or maintenance environment with electrical work.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read/read electrical and pneumatic schematics and technical docs.
• Strong English technical communication skills (spoken and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support locomotive maintenance activities using CMMS instructions.
• Assist with electrical/mechanical troubleshooting repairs on locomotives.
• Follow maintenance instructions to ensure quality and compliance.
• Build a professional relationship with the customer on site.
• Document defects, tasks, and incidents in CMMS for tracking.
• Provide first-line technical support to operations staff.
• Maintain safety compliance and Siemens quality standards.
• Promote safety culture for self and teammates.
• Communicate site issues to leadership as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

MS Office

English communication

Travel readiness

Customer-facing

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Siemens Mobility in Boston, MA is seeking a Field Service Technician to support Amtrak Fleet maintenance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and service locomotives, working with CMMS and customer staff to keep trains running safely and reliably.

This role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, an associate degree or 2+ years in maintenance, and willingness to travel up to 10%. You will join a safety-first team focused on quality and continuous improvement, with rotating shifts (8 weeks