Rail Systems Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

Siemens Mobility • Horseheads, NY

7d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

From the first mile to the last, we’re reimagining American rail. For more than 160 years, Siemens has advanced mobility in the U.S. Today, we’re bringing true high-speed rail to life in Upstate New York. Our new Horseheads, NY manufacturing campus—nearly 300,000 square feet—will employ about 300 professionals across assembly, quality, production, testing, program management, supply chain, and logistics. Join us as we build the first high-speed trains manufactured in the United States. Watch our story A day in this role As a Rail Systems Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician, you’ll move between benches and bays assembling electrical racks, panels, and harnesses that power high-speed rolling stock. Your morning starts by reviewing schematics, wire lists, bills of material, and work instructions. Through the day you’ll build control panels, route and terminate harnesses, verify torque and labeling, complete quality documentation, and accurately record labor time. You’ll operate hand and power tools, and at times—once certified—cranes, forklifts, and fall-protection equipment. Safety, craftsmanship, and schedule adherence are your constant guideposts. You’ll also share best practices, explaining procedures and techniques to teammates when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic English proficiency—read work instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend memos and technical documentation.
• General mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Self-motivated; works independently and collaborates well in small teams.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort with metric measurements.
• 3–5 years assembling electrical sub-assemblies for heavy vehicles or machines (trucks, military equipment, aircraft, ships, etc.).
• Machine building/assembling
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Pipefitting
• High-voltage systems
• Conduit pulling
• Maintenance and repair
• Mechanical assembly
• Blueprint reading

Responsibilities

• Assemble control panels, racks, and harnesses per engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wire lists, assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Use hand and power tools safely; obtain certifications where required (e.g., crane, forklift, fall protection).
• Complete travelers/work orders, quality records, and timekeeping with accuracy.
• Meet quality standards, workmanship criteria, and production schedules with limited supervision.
• Coach peers by explaining assembly processes and techniques.
• Follow all safety requirements and wear required PPE while helping maintain a safe, clean workspace.

Benefits

• PTO and holiday pay starting day 1.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits starting day 1.
• Work-life balance in a fast-evolving, pioneering environment.
• Opportunities to solve consequential problems on innovative projects.
• Competitive total rewards with perks and employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and online learning; get rewarded for your ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees