Passenger Rail Control Rack & Harness Assembler

Ready to wire the future of mobility?

Do you thrive building precise electro-mechanical systems? Are you energized by work that keeps cities moving? Join Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC—home to the Rolling Stock Division, the North American leader in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. For more than 160 years across the U.S., Siemens has advanced infrastructure, electrification, and transportation. Today, the blend of automation and digitalization is redefining rail with gains in safety, on-time performance, reliability, sustainability, and cost efficiency—and you can be part of it.

Your mission

Own the build of electrical control racks, wire harnesses, and sub-assemblies for world-class passenger railcars. In our fast-paced, collaborative production environment, your craftsmanship transforms drawings into dependable rail systems.

A day in this role

• Start with prints and instructions—blueprints, wiring diagrams, parts/wire lists, sketches, and verbal guidance—and plan your build.
• Assemble major coach sections: roofs, cable harnesses, mounted hardware, electrical racks and panels, plus air-supply racks and associated piping.
• Cut conductors to spec, route through channels, twist/wrap/tie, and terminate to connectors, terminals, and contact points.
• Troubleshoot and improve: disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and reassemble to meet quality and function.
• Apply high dexterity and fine motor control to fit and secure small parts accurately—often overhead.

Schedule

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

What you’ll need to succeed

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED, or comparable education/experience in a manufacturing or similar setting.
• Experience from electrical panel assembly, construction, automotive, or electrical service environments.
• Demonstrated electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/diagrams and parts lists preferred.

Physical factors

• Frequent walking; reaching; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling.
• Routine overhead work.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Visual acuity: close, distance, color, and peripheral; depth perception; ability to focus.

Grow with us

• 11 company-paid holidays and 18 days PTO.
• 401(k) with a 6% Siemens match.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and commuter benefits from Day 1.
• Innovative projects in a pioneering, fast-evolving tech environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Get rewarded for your ideas; tuition reimbursement; mentoring; robust online learning.
• Extra perks and employee discounts on top of generous PTO and retirement benefits.

Pay transparency

For Lexington, NC, the base hourly rate is $18.00–$22.14 . Final pay may be above or below this range depending on budget and your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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Employment eligibility

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