Factory Commissioning Test Technician - Rolling Stock

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:

The Factory Commissioning Test Technician is responsible for commissioning, troubleshooting, and performing repairs on next-generation light rail vehicles, locomotives, and coaches. Based in Sacramento, this role requires hands-on expertise with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems to ensure vehicles meet operational and safety standards. The technician plays a key role in validating system functionality and supporting the delivery of high-quality rolling stock to customers.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform electrical and mechanical commissioning on locomotive and coach cars

• Troubleshoot, document and repair electrical and mechanical failures

• Work with state-of-the-art dialogistic test equipment.

• Understand and comply with company and industry safety standards.

• Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information.

• Have ability to work independently and among a team with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.

• Read, interpret and understand written or electronic schematics.

• Use PTU’s to troubleshoot various systems onboard light rail, locomotive and coach vehicles.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school diploma (or GED)

• 3+ years’ experience in electrical testing.

• Must be proficient in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical troubleshooting

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

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.