Testing Operator- Rolling Stock

Siemens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,186 - 53,142; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Testing Operator in Sacramento to perform automated and manual testing on rail vehicle subassemblies, diagnose issues, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure quality and safety.

In this hands-on role, you will read schematics, operate diagnostic software and test equipment, and document results while following strict safety protocols and PPE requirements for access to roof and underframe areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical testing, troubleshooting, or a related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with multimeters, high-voltage systems, automated test systems, and data logging.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical continuity, HI Pot, automated, and manual testing on rail vehicle subassemblies.
• Connect/disconnect test equipment and vehicle systems while following schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Operate diagnostic software and specialized test equipment, including NETS.
• Document test results, communicate findings, and partner with engineering and production teams to resolve issues.
• Follow company and industry safety standards while accessing roof and underframe areas using required PPE.

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

Join Siemens Mobility as a Testing Operator and help ensure the reliability and safety of the rail technology that keeps communities moving. In this hands‑on role, you’ll perform automated and manual testing on rail units, troubleshoot issues, and partner with production and engineering teams to keep quality at the forefront. If you enjoy working with electrical systems, reading schematics, solving technical problems, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company shaping the future of transportation.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Perform electrical continuity, HI Pot, automated, and manual testing on rail vehicle subassemblies
• Connect/disconnect test equipment and vehicle systems while following schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures
• Operate diagnostic software and specialized test equipment, including NETS
• Document test results, communicate findings, and partner with engineering and production teams to resolve issues
• Follow company and industry safety standards while accessing roof and underframe areas using required PPE

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
• 2+ years of experience in electrical testing, troubleshooting, or a related technical field
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Familiarity with multimeters, high-voltage systems, automated test systems, and data logging
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently or with a team

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.

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.

$45,186.00 $53,142.00