Railway Systems Test Technician (Contract)

Aleron; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Product Introduction Technician in Washington, D.C. on a 6-month contract.

In this hands-on role, you will perform electrical and mechanical tests on trains, troubleshoot issues, repair failures, and implement design modifications while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. The position involves travel to sites along the East Coast, with a rotational 5x8 schedule and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a mechanical technician in a manufacturing, production, transportation, or technical environment.
• Experience in the transportation/railway industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute train testing procedures and complete reports to meet acceptance criteria before commissioning.
• Identify and repair equipment failures; document and escalate unresolved issues to the Vehicle Lead Engineer.
• Implement design modifications and perform warranty maintenance per approved instructions.
• Record failures and events in the GSI defect management system with accurate traceability.
• Collaborate across shifts with testing, engineering and quality teams to improve processes.
• Follow EHS requirements; report incidents and keep testing tools compliant.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Product Introduction Technician in Washington, D.C. on a 6-month contract.

In this hands-on role, you will perform electrical and mechanical tests on trains, troubleshoot issues, repair failures, and implement design modifications while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. The position involves travel to sites along the East Coast, with a rotational 5x8 schedule and weekend shifts as needed.