Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist, Rail Manufacturing

A day on our shop floor: It’s 4:00 PM in Lexington, NC. You step onto the production floor of our world-class passenger railcar facility, where welding robots hum, CNCs whir, and massive presses shape the future of mobility. You’re the go-to expert who keeps critical equipment online, the problem-solver who can trace a fault from a PLC panel to a drive unit, and the teammate others rely on when the schedule is tight and the stakes are high.

Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division leads North America in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. We pair 160+ years of engineering heritage with the latest in digitalization and automation. See what we build:

Role snapshot

• Title: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist
• Location: Lexington, NC
• Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

What you’ll tackle

• Hands-on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex production assets including welding robots, CNC machines, hydraulic presses, remote-controlled equipment movers, lifting jacks, cranes, motors, pumps, and related industrial systems.
• Diagnose and service high- and low-voltage electrical systems (12V–480V), 3-phase power (480V), PLCs, motion control, motors, pumps, HVAC, welding machines, electric industrial vehicles, scissor lifts, switchboards, transformers, and drive units.
• Coordinate and escort vehicle movements throughout the facility to support production flow.
• Install, commission, and start up new equipment and lines.
• Execute routine, scheduled PMs and maintain accurate records.
• Manage and track spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Update and maintain technical documentation for equipment and processes.
• Safely and proficiently use hand and power tools.
• Fabricate fixtures, racks, and prototypes as needed.
• Earn and maintain site-required certifications (e.g., cranes, forklifts, equipment movers, fall protection, Arc Flash, and other facility-specific tools/equipment).
• Accurately complete work orders, quality documentation, and labor hour reporting.
• Meet quality, workmanship, schedule, and labor targets with limited supervision.
• Coach and mentor peers by explaining procedures and best practices.
• Champion safety and PPE usage; help uphold a healthy, safe work environment.
• Keep your area clean, organized, and audit-ready; perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years maintaining and repairing industrial equipment/systems.
• 4+ years with 3-phase power (480V), PLCs, motor/motion control, and 12V–480V electrical systems.
• 2+ years hands-on with CNC machines, lathes, or machining.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, loop drawings, hydraulic diagrams, P&IDs, and blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Expert troubleshooting across electrical and mechanical domains.
• Basic English proficiency for reading instructions and effective communication.

Physical demands

• Standing, climbing, crouching, and sitting for extended periods.
• Lift items over 40 lbs as needed.
• Comfort working at heights and outdoors in varying weather.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation & schedule

• Base pay: $34.50/hr – $38.83/hr in Lexington, NC.
• Shift differential: additional 10%.
• Final pay may vary based on budget as well as your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits & growth

• 11 paid holidays and 18 days of PTO.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits starting Day 1.
• Work on meaningful, innovative projects that move millions safely.
• Fast-paced, pioneering tech environment with a competitive total rewards package.
• Tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and online learning to fuel your development—and we pay for implemented ideas.
• Employee discounts and perks on top of our 401(k) match and generous PTO.

More on our benefits:

Work authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Proficiencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair