Rolling Stock Industrial Automation Maintenance Technologist

Keep Rail Manufacturing Moving

Be the industrial automation technologist who keeps cutting-edge rolling stock production assets running at peak performance. At Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC, you’ll apply mechatronic know-how to maintain, repair, and optimize complex equipment that builds passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. Explore our work:

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM (shift differential applies)

Core impact

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-complexity assets: welding robots, CNC machinery, hydraulic presses, equipment movers, jacks, cranes, motors, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems spanning 12V–480V, including 3-phase power (480V), PLCs, drives, motion control, HVAC, welding machines, industrial electric vehicles, scissor lifts, switchboards, transformers, and drive units.
• Guide safe movement of vehicles across the facility to support production.
• Install, set up, and commission new equipment; execute routine PMs and document results.
• Maintain spare parts accuracy and equipment/process documentation.
• Use hand and power tools safely; fabricate fixtures, racks, and prototypes.
• Obtain and sustain required credentials: cranes, forklifts, equipment movers, fall protection, Arc Flash, and other site-specific qualifications.
• Complete work orders, quality records, and labor hour entries with precision.
• Hit quality, schedule, and labor targets with minimal supervision; share knowledge to develop teammates.
• Model safety and PPE usage; keep work areas clean and orderly; perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years in industrial equipment/system maintenance and repair.
• 4+ years working with PLCs, 3-phase 480V power, motor/motion control, and 12V–480V electrical systems.
• 2+ years hands-on with CNCs, lathes, or machining.
• Proficient reading electrical schematics, loop drawings, hydraulic diagrams, P&IDs, and blueprints.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics expertise; strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting.
• Basic English proficiency for instructions and communication.

Physical requirements

• Extended standing, climbing, crouching, and sitting.
• Lift >40 lbs as needed.
• Comfort with heights and outdoor work in varying weather.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation

• $34.50/hr – $38.83/hr base in Lexington, NC
• Additional 10% shift differential
• Pay may be higher or lower depending on budget and your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications

Benefits and culture

• 11 company holidays and 18 days of PTO
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits start Day 1
• Work that matters: safer, more reliable, and sustainable rail
• Fast-evolving, technology-forward environment with competitive total rewards
• Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and online learning; we reward innovative ideas
• Perks and discounts, plus strong PTO and 401(k) match

Benefits details:

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