Railcar Mechanical Assembly Technician
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with reading blueprints, diagrams, and part lists is a plus.
- We expect solid mechanical assembly skills.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html .
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
