Railway Electrical Commissioning Technician

Talgo Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Full medical, dental, vision benefits

Dependent health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Talgo Inc is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Specialist to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of passenger rail vehicles and systems in Los Angeles. The role requires hands-on electrical expertise, safety focus, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to ensure customer acceptance.

You will perform functional testing, troubleshoot faults across electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, and document commissioning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in industrial electrical, electronic, maintenance, commissioning, or troubleshooting roles preferred.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, meters, and test instruments.
• Rail/transportation/manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing and commissioning activities on passenger rail vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic system faults.
• Validate the operation of train systems, including HVAC, doors, braking systems, low-voltage power systems, passenger communication systems, and other onboard equipment.
• Analyze technical documentation, schematics, specifications, and test procedures.
• Complete commissioning, testing, inspection, and warranty documentation accurately and timely.
• Support warranty investigations and corrective action activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and customer representatives to support successful vehicle acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

Diagnostic instruments

Communication skills

Travel availability

Spanish/English bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in Electrical Technology or related field

Tools

SAP

Diagnostic meters/test equipment

Job description

Talgo Inc is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Specialist to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of passenger rail vehicles and systems in Los Angeles. The role requires hands-on electrical expertise, safety focus, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to ensure customer acceptance.

You will perform functional testing, troubleshoot faults across electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, and document commissioning