Rail Systems Wiring & Subassembly Technician

Power the next generation of passenger rail

Siemens Mobility has served the United States for 160+ years, advancing infrastructure, electrification, and transportation. Our Rolling Stock Division—North America’s leader in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles—brings automation and digitalization to life for safer, more reliable, and more sustainable rail.

Role snapshot

• Hands-on electro-mechanical assembly of electrical control racks, wire harnesses, panels, and sub-assemblies for world-class rail vehicles.
• High-energy, team-based production environment at our Lexington, NC facility.

Schedule

• Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Your impact

• Build and integrate coach components: roofs, harnesses, mounted parts, electrical racks, panels, air-supply racks, and piping assemblies.
• Wire and terminate to components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
• Cut to length; route, twist, wrap, tie, and secure conductors to terminal points.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and reassemble assemblies as needed.
• Use production blueprints, wiring diagrams, parts/wire lists, sketches, and verbal work instructions to produce electrical or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Apply excellent dexterity and fine motor skills when working with small parts.

What you bring

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent blend of education and experience (manufacturing or similar environment).
• Experience in electrical panel assembly, construction, automotive, or electrical service.
• Electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Basic English communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to read blueprints/diagrams and parts lists is a plus.

Physical requirements

• Frequent walking; reaching; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling.
• Comfortable performing overhead work.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral; depth perception; focus.

Benefits and perks

• 11 paid holidays and 18 PTO days.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, dental, vision; HSA/FSA; commuter benefits—effective Day 1.
• Innovative projects, fast-evolving technology, and meaningful work.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Get rewarded for your ideas; tuition reimbursement; mentoring; online learning.
• Employee discounts and additional perks.

Compensation

Lexington, NC base hourly range: $18.00–$22.14. Actual pay may be higher or lower depending on budget and your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Learn more about our health and wellness programs: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Employment eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.