Service technician

ManpowerGroup; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Service technician in Philadelphia, PA to support rail vehicle systems with hands-on commissioning and testing. You will perform field modifications, troubleshoot 24VDC–480VAC systems, and diagnose mechanical and electromechanical issues on site.

The role requires reading electrical schematics and engineering docs, executing installations, and documenting results with minimal supervision while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems from 24VDC through 480VAC.
• Proven troubleshooting experience across electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering change documentation.
• Experience performing field modifications and validating system functionality.
• Skilled use of electrical test equipment and mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform field modifications, retrofits, and upgrades on rail vehicles and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems from 24VDC control circuits through 480VAC power systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical system issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and installation instructions.
• Verify proper installation and functionality through testing and commissioning, including documenting work performed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Field modifications

Technical reading

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation testers

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Our client is seeking a Service technician to join their team in Philadelphia, PA. As a Service technician, you will be part of a field-focused team supporting rail vehicle systems and associated equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, the ability to interpret schematics and engineering documentation, and the drive to execute field modifications with minimal supervision while maintaining safety and quality.

Job Title: Service technician

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Pay Range: $30

Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

What's the Job?

• Perform field modifications, retrofits, and upgrades on rail vehicles and related equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems from 24VDC control circuits through 480VAC power systems.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical system issues.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and installation instructions to execute modifications.

• Verify proper installation and functionality through testing and commissioning, including documenting work performed, deficiencies, corrective actions, and results.

What's Needed?

• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems from 24VDC through 480VAC.

• Proven troubleshooting experience across electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering change documentation.

• Experience performing field modifications and validating system functionality.

• Skilled use of electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers) and mechanical aptitude with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on complex rail vehicle systems with hands-on commissioning and testing.

• Chance to strengthen your independent problem-solving skills in the field.

• Experience applying engineering documentation to real-world modifications and corrective actions.

• Support for startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service activities at customer sites.

• Clear expectations around safety and quality compliance while working with minimal technical guidance.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.