Railcar Final Assembly Technician I

Be the hands that build America’s next-generation trains

For more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility has helped move people and goods across the United States with safer, smarter rail solutions. At our advanced manufacturing campus in Lexington, NC, the Rolling Stock Division leads the continent in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. Now we’re growing—and we’d like you to grow with us.

Role snapshot

As a Railcar Final Assembly Technician I, you’ll join a high-energy production team bringing world-class passenger rail vehicles to life. You’ll work across mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, ensuring precision, safety, and reliability in every coach we deliver.

A day in your build bay

You’ll start your shift with a plan: reading drawings, staging parts, and coordinating with teammates. Through the day you will:

• Assemble major coach units such as roofs, cable harnesses, mounted parts, electrical racks, and panels—including air supply racks and piping assemblies.
• Apply adhesives and precisely fit and align floor panels, windows, and door assemblies.
• Install mechanical components: insulation, sidewall panels, seating, and luggage racks.
• Route and terminate electrical wiring harnesses to subassemblies and final connection points.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and reassemble components as production needs evolve.
• Use production blueprints, wiring diagrams, parts and wire lists, sketches, and verbal instructions to produce electrical or electro-mechanical subassemblies.
• Rely on fine motor skills and steady hands to assemble small components with excellent dexterity.

What you bring

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED, or an equivalent mix of education and experience in manufacturing or related fields (e.g., electrical panel assembly, construction, automotive, or electrical service).
• Basic written and spoken English for safe, clear communication.
• Comfort reading blueprints/diagrams and navigating parts lists is a plus.

Physical realities of the work

• Frequent walking; reaching; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Regular climbing of stairs, steps, and ladders.
• Work performed on elevated platforms and overhead.
• Occasional lifting and moving of up to 40 pounds.
• Vision needs include close and distance sight, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Schedule

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

Pay and benefits

The hourly rate for this position in Lexington, NC is $17.00 – $20.91. The hourly rate may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

• 11 paid holidays and 18 days of PTO.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus HSA/FSA and Commuter Benefits—starting Day 1.
• Work that matters: help solve critical transportation challenges.
• A dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge technology.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mentor Programs, and online learning—get rewarded for your ideas.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to the 401(k) match and generous PTO.

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

Work authorization

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

Proficiency highlight

• Mechanical Assembly Skills

Why Siemens Mobility

We’re at the forefront of rail digitalization and automation, delivering safer, more reliable, and more sustainable transportation. Join the Lexington team and help shape the future of passenger rail—one coach at a time.