Maintenance Technician - Electro-Mechanical (2nd Shift) - 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.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

Position Overview:

As a Maintenance Technician – Electro-Mechanical, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy maintenance department supporting transportation, reliability, and repair of production assets for manufacturing of the best rail vehicles in the world.

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 2:30am

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Provide hands-on preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of complex manufacturing equipment such as welding robots, CNC machines, hydraulic presses, remote-controlled equipment movers, lifting jacks, cranes, motors, pumps, and other industrial equipment.
• Analyze technical equipment problems on-site and complete repairs and maintenance related to high and low voltage electrical systems, motors, pumps, HVAC, welding machines, industrial electric-powered vehicles, scissor lifts, switchboards, transformers, and drive units.
• Support all vehicle movement throughout the facility.
• Execute set-up and start-up of new equipment.
• Conduct routine scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain accuracy of spare parts inventory.
• Support maintenance of technical documentation for processes and equipment.
• Safely use hand and power tools.
• Fabricate and prototype fixtures, racks, etc.
• Obtain necessary certifications for tools and equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, equipment movers, fall protection equipment, Arc Flash, and other site-specific equipment.
• Complete work order documentation accurately, including quality documents and labor hours.
• Meet company standards for quality and workmanship.
• Meet production schedules, quality requirements, and budgeted labor hours with limited supervision.
• Explain procedures and techniques to train and develop fellow workers.
• Follow all safety requirements, including the use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Contribute to and maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment and systems.
• 4+ years of experience with 3-phase power (480V), PLCs, motor and motion control, and electrical systems from 12V–480V.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with CNC machines, lathes, or machining.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop drawings, hydraulic diagrams, P&IDs, and blueprints.
• Solid understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Basic English proficiency, with the ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, climbing, crouching, sitting for extended periods of time.
• May need to lift over 40lbs
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• 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

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

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: . The base rate range for this position in Lexington, NC is $34.50/hr - $38.83/hr, plus an additional 10% for shift differential. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.