Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. 

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet. 

Position Overview:

As an Electrical Mechanical Test Operator, you will work in a team-oriented environment on the next generation of rail vehicles. These vehicles are assembled and tested in Sacramento, CA, and are designed to connect cities across the United States. Your main responsibilities will include wiring harness testing, troubleshooting, and repair to ensure customer satisfaction and reliability.

What you will be doing:

• Perform electrical point-to-point wire checks on light rail, locomotive, and coaches
• Troubleshoot, document, and repair electrical and mechanical failures
• Work with innovative dialogistic test equipment.
• Understand and align with company and industry safety standards.
• Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information.
• Able to work independently and among a team with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
• Read, interpret, and understand written or electronic schematics.
• Installing and removing test equipment

What you will need to be successful:

• High school diploma (or GED)
• 1+ years’ experience in relevant field
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off.

https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA, is $44,300 - $59,800. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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