Rail Vehicle Test Technician

STV • Charlotte, NC

10d • $58,804 - $66,822

About The Position

STV is seeking a Rail Vehicle Test Technician to join its Vehicles department. The role is based at a third-party manufacturing site in Lexington, North Carolina, with work at manufacturing sites and, as needed, client sites. The technician witnesses and verifies routine tests of rail cars and rail car systems and supports client requirements throughout the United States, with potential international business travel.

The position requires experience in rail vehicle manufacturing, inspection, and testing; knowledge of rail vehicle systems, subsystems, and assembly; and familiarity with applicable quality, safety, technical, and contractual requirements. The technician works with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, clients, suppliers, and third-party inspectors to plan and execute testing, resolve test-related issues, verify compliance, and support continuous improvement. The role also includes preparing weekly program and client status reports, managing equipment calibration and control processes, and supporting First Article Inspection and source inspection requirements.

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 of rail vehicles.
• Experience with rail vehicle systems and testing control programs and activities.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control programs as they relate to the rail vehicle industry.
• Knowledge of rail vehicle systems, subsystems, and assembly.
• Experience with electrical systems testing, including megger, high-potential, and continuity testing.
• Familiarity with technical specifications, contractual requirements, and rail vehicle industry safety requirements and practices.
• 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.
• Support rail vehicle testing programs and electrical systems testing, including megger, high-potential, and continuity testing.
• 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 clients.
• Support equipment calibration and control processes.
• Support First Article Inspection 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for 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: Associate degree