Rolling Stock Industrial Automation Maintenance Technologist
About The Position
Keep Rail Manufacturing Moving Be the industrial automation technologist who keeps cutting-edge rolling stock production assets running at peak performance. At Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC, you’ll apply mechatronic know-how to maintain, repair, and optimize complex equipment that builds passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. Explore our work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8nddK1NZSk Schedule Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM (shift differential applies) Core impact Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-complexity assets: welding robots, CNC machinery, hydraulic presses, equipment movers, jacks, cranes, motors, and pumps. Troubleshoot and repair systems spanning 12V–480V, including 3-phase power (480V), PLCs, drives, motion control, HVAC, welding machines, industrial electric vehicles, scissor lifts, switchboards, transformers, and drive units. Guide safe movement of vehicles across the facility to support production. Install, set up, and commission new equipment; execute routine PMs and document results. Maintain spare parts accuracy and equipment/process documentation. Use hand and power tools safely; fabricate fixtures, racks, and prototypes. Obtain and sustain required credentials: cranes, forklifts, equipment movers, fall protection, Arc Flash, and other site-specific qualifications. Complete work orders, quality records, and labor hour entries with precision. Hit quality, schedule, and labor targets with minimal supervision; share knowledge to develop teammates. Model safety and PPE usage; keep work areas clean and orderly; perform other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 4+ years in industrial equipment/system maintenance and repair.
- 4+ years working with PLCs, 3-phase 480V power, motor/motion control, and 12V–480V electrical systems.
- 2+ years hands-on with CNCs, lathes, or machining.
- Proficient reading electrical schematics, loop drawings, hydraulic diagrams, P&IDs, and blueprints.
- Hydraulics and pneumatics expertise; strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting.
- Basic English proficiency for instructions and communication.
- Extended standing, climbing, crouching, and sitting.
- Lift >40 lbs as needed.
- Comfort with heights and outdoor work in varying weather.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-complexity assets: welding robots, CNC machinery, hydraulic presses, equipment movers, jacks, cranes, motors, and pumps.
- Troubleshoot and repair systems spanning 12V–480V, including 3-phase power (480V), PLCs, drives, motion control, HVAC, welding machines, industrial electric vehicles, scissor lifts, switchboards, transformers, and drive units.
- Guide safe movement of vehicles across the facility to support production.
- Install, set up, and commission new equipment; execute routine PMs and document results.
- Maintain spare parts accuracy and equipment/process documentation.
- Use hand and power tools safely; fabricate fixtures, racks, and prototypes.
- Obtain and sustain required credentials: cranes, forklifts, equipment movers, fall protection, Arc Flash, and other site-specific qualifications.
- Complete work orders, quality records, and labor hour entries with precision.
- Hit quality, schedule, and labor targets with minimal supervision; share knowledge to develop teammates.
- Model safety and PPE usage; keep work areas clean and orderly; perform other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- 11 company holidays and 18 days of PTO
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits start Day 1
- Work that matters: safer, more reliable, and sustainable rail
- Fast-evolving, technology-forward environment with competitive total rewards
- Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and online learning; we reward innovative ideas
- Perks and discounts, plus strong PTO and 401(k) match
- Benefits details: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
