Railcar Mechanical Assembly Technician

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has helped shape U.S. infrastructure, electrification, and transportation. At Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division in Lexington, NC, we’re applying digitalization and automation to build safer, more reliable, and more sustainable passenger rail vehicles.

A day in your life on our line

It’s 5:30 a.m. on Monday, and the production hall comes alive. You gear up and join a high-energy team focused on final assembly of world-class passenger coaches and locomotives. You move from station to station bringing a railcar to life—aligning panels, installing components, routing harnesses—each action adding precision and pride.

• Assemble major coach units including roofs, cable harnesses, mounted parts, electrical racks and panels, air supply racks, and piping assemblies.
• Bond and align floor panels; set windows and door assemblies with accuracy.
• Install insulation, sidewall panels, seating, and luggage racks to specification.
• Route and terminate electrical wiring harnesses to final endpoints and subassemblies.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and reassemble parts as needed to meet standards.
• Work from production blueprints, wiring diagrams, parts and wire lists, sketches, and verbal instructions to create electrical or electro-mechanical subassemblies.
• Use fine motor skills for small-part assembly requiring excellent dexterity.

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

What you bring

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; or a comparable blend of education and hands-on experience in environments like manufacturing, electrical panel assembly, construction, automotive, or electrical service.
• Basic written and verbal English communication skills.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints, diagrams, and part lists is a plus.

Physical demands

• Frequent walking; reaching; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling.
• Regular climbing of stairs, steps, and ladders; work on elevated platforms; and overhead tasks.
• Occasional lifting and moving of up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and sustained focus.

Why you’ll love Siemens

• 11 paid holidays and 18 days of PTO.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; HSA/FSA; Commuter Benefits—effective Day 1.
• Work that matters—tackle complex, meaningful rail projects.
• A fast-evolving, pioneering technology environment.
• Competitive total rewards.
• Tuition reimbursement, mentoring, online learning, and rewards for innovative ideas.
• Employee perks and discounts, in addition to generous PTO and the 401(k) match.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details are available here: .

Compensation

The hourly wage for this role in Lexington, NC is $17.00–$20.91, with the final rate potentially higher or lower based on budget as well as your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Proficiency

We expect solid mechanical assembly skills.

Legal

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