Senior Rail Test & Commissioning Technician

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HRU seeks a Senior Test Technician / T&C Specialist to be based on-site at the Kinkisharyo facility in Palmdale, CA. You will perform hands-on static and dynamic testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rolling stock and subsystems, while working closely with Kinki Sharyo’s testing and commissioning personnel.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, documentation of test data, and effective collaboration to meet project milestones and ensure safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Hands-on testing experience in heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily static and dynamic testing according to procedures (continuity, insulation, braking, propulsion, TCMS, HVAC).
• Record data, maintain logs, and prepare concise test reports for engineering review.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate specialized test equipment and DAQ tools.
• Collaborate with Kinkisharyo T&C team to align daily testing schedules and vehicle movements.
• Lead fault-finding and root-cause troubleshooting for electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures.
• Assist in managing vehicle punch-list and performing reworks to close items.

Skills

Schematic reading

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Technical School certification

Equivalent military/hands-on experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

PC-based diagnostic software

Job description

HRU seeks a Senior Test Technician / T&C Specialist to be based on-site at the Kinkisharyo facility in Palmdale, CA. You will perform hands-on static and dynamic testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rolling stock and subsystems, while working closely with Kinki Sharyo’s testing and commissioning personnel.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, documentation of test data, and effective collaboration to meet project milestones and ensure safe, reliable operations.