Traction Motor Assembly and Diagnostics Technician

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A day in this role

You clock in for second shift at 5:00pm. On the floor, a motor assembly awaits. You start by reviewing drawings and quality specs, then move methodically—documenting inbound checks, staging parts, and removing couplings with the right pullers. Precision guides your hands as you disassemble, clean, and inspect rotors and stators, examine seals and pulse wheels, and evaluate coils and insulation systems. Bearings go in with care. The motor is reassembled and the regreasing system is flushed. Then come the confirmations: electrical and insulation tests, surge and balance verifications, and vibration checks. Before the unit heads to paint, you tidy the space, care for your tools, support 6S, and note process improvements for the team.

Schedule

• Regular shift: 5:00pm–3:30am
• Training: 2–3 months on first shift, 6:30am–5:00pm

What you’ll take on

• Inspect, clean, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust motor units to exact tolerances and customer specs.
• Perform inbound inspections, stage components, remove couplings using specialized tools, and assess key parts.
• Prepare and test assemblies: rotors, stators, seals, pulse wheels, coils, and insulation systems.
• Install bearings; complete reassembly; flush regreasing systems.
• Run electrical, insulation, surge, balance, and vibration testing.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area; prepare motors for painting; care for tools; drive 6S and continuous improvement.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

What helps you thrive

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Solid math, reading, writing, and communication abilities.
• Understanding of EHS procedures, product standards, and assembly processes.
• Hands-on experience with machines, tools, and equipment maintenance.
• Skill in documenting and recording information accurately (written or electronic).

Core strengths we value

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair
• Hydraulic systems and components
• Mechanical systems and component repair
• Reading electrical schematics
• Equipment installation and wiring

Work setting

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

Sign-on bonus

This position also offers a one-time sign-on bonus of $1,000.00, less applicable taxes, payable after 180 days of employment.

Eligibility

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

Our purpose

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For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

We connect the real world—factories, buildings, power grids, trains—with the digital world—software, data, AI, digital twins—so our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Where our technology moves people

• In trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

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