Wire Harness and Control Panel Build Technician – Rail Infrastructure
About The Position
Wire Harness and Control Panel Build Technician – Rail Infrastructure Ready to build what moves cities? Siemens has powered U.S. infrastructure, electrification, and transportation for more than 160 years. Our Rail Electrification business enables operators to open new lines, boost capacity, reduce costs, and connect networks—laying the digital foundation for tomorrow’s end-to-end rail systems. Why you’ll want this role first 11 paid holidays + 18 days PTO 401(k) with 6% company match Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits starting Day 1 Ownership culture: your ideas matter and are rewarded (tuition reimbursement, mentor programs, online learning) Work with purpose: green innovations with real impact; consistently ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies Perks and employee discounts on top of competitive pay Is this you? Have 1+ year of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or equivalent? Comfortable reading blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specs, and BOMs? Confident with basic computers, math, and clear written/verbal communication? Strong problem-solver who takes initiative? Hands-on skill in mechanical assembly, soldering, mechanical testing, and troubleshooting? What you’ll do Assemble components for rail communications equipment following assembly prints and BOMs Use handheld tools (screw gun, drill) to build panels and harnesses to spec Crimp, strip, and solder wiring with precision Partner with Quality to verify products meet standards Practice 5S, keep equipment in good order, and maintain a clean, organized cell Immediately call out deviations to standard work that could impact quality, productivity, or safety Suggest improvements, participate in process-optimization activities, and help eliminate waste Jump in to support other assembly teams when needed Demonstrate professionalism with coworkers and customers Attend training as required—you’ll be trained and supported from day one Reporting line: You will report to a Production Supervisor and/or Team Leader. Growth and impact Join a digital-first, platform-building team of forward-thinkers. Work that matters, projects that inspire, and a culture that empowers decisions with long-term impact on customers, partners, society, and the environment. Pay & benefits details The base rate range for this position in Homestead, PA is $16.40/hr – $21.30/hr. The rate may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html Legal Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Requirements
- Have 1+ year of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or equivalent
- Comfortable reading blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specs, and BOMs
- Confident with basic computers, math, and clear written/verbal communication
- Strong problem-solver who takes initiative
- Hands-on skill in mechanical assembly, soldering, mechanical testing, and troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Assemble components for rail communications equipment following assembly prints and BOMs
- Use handheld tools (screw gun, drill) to build panels and harnesses to spec
- Crimp, strip, and solder wiring with precision
- Partner with Quality to verify products meet standards
- Practice 5S, keep equipment in good order, and maintain a clean, organized cell
- Immediately call out deviations to standard work that could impact quality, productivity, or safety
- Suggest improvements, participate in process-optimization activities, and help eliminate waste
- Jump in to support other assembly teams when needed
- Demonstrate professionalism with coworkers and customers
- Attend training as required—you’ll be trained and supported from day one
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays + 18 days PTO
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits starting Day 1
- Ownership culture: your ideas matter and are rewarded (tuition reimbursement, mentor programs, online learning)
- Work with purpose: green innovations with real impact; consistently ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies
- Perks and employee discounts on top of competitive pay
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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
