Railcar Electro-Mechanical Subassembly Technician

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has fueled U.S. infrastructure, electrification, and mobility. Today, Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock team in Lexington, NC leads North America in building passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. By pairing automation with digitalization, we transform rail—elevating safety, reliability, punctuality, and sustainability while reducing lifecycle costs.

A day in this role

Imagine starting your morning on a modern production line where each task contributes to the next generation of passenger rail. You’ll move between electrical and mechanical workstations, building control racks, wire harnesses, and precision subassemblies that power trains across the continent.

• Assemble and integrate units within passenger coaches—roofs, cable harnesses, mounted parts, electrical racks and panels, plus air supply racks and piping assemblies.
• Run, terminate, and secure wiring: connect components, terminals, and contact points; measure and cut to length; route, twist, wrap, tie, and attach to specified terminal points.
• Perform rework cycles as needed—disassemble, modify, refurbish, and reassemble to meet exacting standards.
• Translate technical information into action using production blueprints, wiring diagrams, parts and wire lists, sketches, and verbal instructions to create electrical and electro-mechanical subassemblies.
• Apply excellent fine-motor dexterity to handle and assemble small parts accurately.

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

What you bring

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED, or equivalent education/experience in manufacturing or a related environment.
• Hands-on experience in electrical panel assembly, construction, automotive, or electrical service trades.
• Background in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to communicate in English (basic written and verbal).
• Familiarity with reading blueprints, diagrams, and parts lists is a plus.

Physical demands

• Frequent walking; reaching; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regular overhead work.
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 40 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to 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, plus HSA/FSA and Commuter Benefits beginning Day 1—supporting real work–life balance.
• Work on meaningful, high-impact projects that advance public transportation.
• Fast-paced, innovative environment with cutting-edge technology.
• Competitive total rewards.
• Paid programs for innovation, tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and online learning—bring your ideas and grow your career.
• Employee discounts and perks in addition to our robust 401(k) match and generous PTO.

Benefits details: Learn more at https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.

Compensation (Lexington, NC): Base hourly range $18.00–$22.14. Actual rate may be higher or lower based on budget and your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Proficiencies

• Electrical schematics
• Mechanical assembly skills

Legal

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