Motor Technician- Rail Traction Components

Siemens Mobility; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Motor Technician to assemble, inspect, and test motor components, following detailed drawings and strict quality guidelines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will operate production equipment, disassemble and reassemble units, troubleshoot issues with engineers, and help drive 6S and continuous improvement initiatives on the line.

A high school diploma and strong math, reading, and communication skills are required; experience with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong math, reading, writing and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of EHS procedures, product standards, and assembly processes.
• Experience working with machines, tools, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to accurately document and record information in written or electronic form.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust motor units to meet specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Complete inbound inspections, stage parts, remove couplings with specialized tools, and inspect key motor components.
• Prepare and test motor assemblies, including rotors, stators, seals, pulse wheels, coils, and insulation systems.
• Install bearings, reassemble motors, flush regreasing systems, and complete electrical, insulation, surge, balance, and vibration testing.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace by preparing motors for painting, caring for tools, supporting 6S, and helping improve processes.

Skills

Math skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Quality & safety focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

As a Motor Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in building the motors that help power the future of rail transportation. In this role, you’ll assemble, disassemble, clean, and inspect motor components while operating production equipment and following detailed drawings and quality guidelines. You’ll be part of a team focused on precision, safety, and continuous improvement, partnering with supervisors and engineers to troubleshoot production challenges and ensure each motor meets Siemens’ high standards for performance and reliability.

Shift: 5:30pm-4:00am (2-3 months of training will be on the 1st shift which is 6:30am-5:00pm)

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

• Inspect, clean, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust motor units to meet specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Complete inbound inspections, stage parts, remove couplings with specialized tools, and inspect key motor components.
• Prepare and test motor assemblies, including rotors, stators, seals, pulse wheels, coils, and insulation systems.
• Install bearings, reassemble motors, flush regreasing systems, and complete electrical, insulation, surge, balance, and vibration testing.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace by preparing motors for painting, caring for tools, supporting 6S, and helping improve processes.

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 equivalent required.
• Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of EHS procedures, product standards, and assembly processes.
• Experience working with machines, tools, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to accurately document and record information in written or electronic form.

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.

This position also offers a one-time sign-on bonus of $1,000.00, less applicable taxes, payable after 180 days of employment.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring