Locomotive Field Technician – Washington, DC

Siemens AG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Washington DC is seeking a Field Service Technician to keep Amtrak’s ACS-64 locomotive fleet running safely and efficiently by providing on-site technical guidance and support to the maintenance workforce.

You will handle routine maintenance, troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, use CMMS for work orders, and collaborate with site leadership while willing to work a rotating schedule and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an engineering subject area or 2+ years of maintenance experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Strong English technical communication skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and CMMS usage.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and maintain a zero-harm culture on site.
• Support scheduled and unscheduled locomotive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Provide first-line technical assistance to operations and maintenance staff.
• Use CMMS to document defects, track incidents, and assist issue closure.
• Build professional relationships with the customer and Siemens Mobility team.
• Work with site leadership on operational needs and facility activities.

Skills

Safety rules adherence

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

English technical communication

MS Office proficiency

Travel up to 10%

Education

Associate degree in engineering or related field

2+ years maintenance/industrial experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Field Services Technician Washington DC Mobility Customer Services

Job ID

517209

Posted since

19-Aug-2026

Organization

Mobility

Field of work

Customer Services

Company

Early Professional

Job type

Full-time

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Washington - District of Columbia - United States of America

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Siemens Mobility is seeking a Field Service Technician for our Washington DC location. In this hands-on role, you will help keep Amtrak’s Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotive fleet running safely, reliably, and efficiently by providing technical guidance and support to the maintenance workforce. The Field Service Technician will advise on routine maintenance, restoration, equipment failures, semi-complex installations, modifications, and repairs—playing an important part in delivering dependable service for our customer. With our 24/7 operations, you will work a rotating weekly schedule that includes weekends: 3 12-hour days from 6am–6pm and 4 10-hour days from 6am–4pm. We’d also ask that you be willing to work overtime as needed.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Follow all applicable safety rules, laws, and regulations while supporting a safety-first, zero-harm culture for yourself, coworkers, and the site.
• Perform work in alignment with Siemens quality standards, maintenance instructions, and compliance requirements.
• Support scheduled and unscheduled locomotive maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Provide first-line technical assistance to operations and maintenance staff to help resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Use the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to follow maintenance instructions, document defects, track incidents, and support issue closure.
• Complete material transactions as needed to support fleet maintenance when Stores Keeper Controllers are unavailable.
• Build strong working relationships with the customer while representing Siemens Mobility professionally.
• Partner with site leadership on operational issues, system needs, and facility-related activities.

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:

• Associate degree in an engineering subject area or at least 2 years of experience in an industrial, military, or maintenance environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical AC/DC circuits, mechanical systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Excellently demonstrated English-language technical communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

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.

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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.

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 $73,752.00 - $99,702.00 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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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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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.

EEO is the Law
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, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency
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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.

California Privacy Notice
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