Rail Vehicle Test Technician

STV • Winston-Salem, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking a Rail Vehicle Test Technician to join its Vehicles department. The position is based at a third-party manufacturing site in Lexington, North Carolina, with work also performed at client sites on a case-by-case basis. The technician will witness and verify routine tests of rail cars and rail car systems, supporting client requirements throughout the United States and potentially traveling internationally as needed.

The role requires experience with rail vehicle manufacturing, testing, quality assurance and quality control programs, vehicle systems and assemblies, electrical testing, test data and procedures, equipment calibration, and inspection activities. The technician will coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, clients, suppliers, and third-party inspectors; help resolve test-related issues; prepare weekly status reports; and contribute to improvements in test methods, tools, and documentation. Periodic travel and work in field or manufacturing environments are required. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

• Technical school or community college education, or equivalent job experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of inspection and test-witnessing experience, preferably in the rail or transit industry.
• Experience in manufacturing and testing rail vehicles.
• Experience with rail vehicle systems and testing control programs and activities.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control programs in the rail vehicle industry.
• Knowledge of rail vehicle systems, subsystems, and assembly.
• Experience with rail vehicle testing and witnessing or supporting test programs.
• Experience with electrical systems testing, including megger, high-potential (Hi Pot), and continuity testing.
• Familiarity with technical specifications and contractual requirements.
• Familiarity with safety requirements and practices in the rail vehicle industry.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as APTA, FRA, AAR, IEEE, and EN, as applicable.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and instrumentation systems, such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically and work in field or manufacturing environments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Witness and verify routine tests of rail cars and rail car systems at manufacturing sites and, as needed, client sites.
• Support client requirements throughout the United States, with potential international business trips if needed.
• Review test data, confirm compliance with test procedures, and highlight discrepancies.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to resolve test-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly status reports for program management and the client.
• Support equipment calibration and control processes.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and source inspection requirements.
• Interface with clients, suppliers, and third-party inspectors during test planning and execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, tools, and documentation standards.
• Work in field or manufacturing environments as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed