Field Service Technician- Rolling Stock, Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Family: Engineering

Req ID: 416354

Siemens Mobility provides efficient and coordinated transportation of people and goods by rail – including rolling stock, rail automation, rail electrification, and service. We craft and manufacture across the entire spectrum of rolling stock, including commuter and regional passenger trains, light rail and streetcars, metros, locomotives, passenger coaches, and high-speed trainsets. Cities and Railroads also rely on us to provide traction-power substations and electricity transmission, as well as signaling and control technology for freight and passenger rail and transit systems.

Interested in learning how to work on next-generation Siemens Charger locomotives and Siemens Venture single-level coaches? The state-of-the-art locomotives are diesel-electric with Tier 4 4,400 hp diesel engines. Our vehicles are connecting cities all over the United States and we are working together with the customer on site to achieve the main goals for the warranty period. This job will train you on how to troubleshoot, repair, and perform field modifications to achieve high customer satisfaction and improve reliability. Siemens is looking for someone who enjoys working hands-on and is interested in learning more about electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities:

Commissioning and Warranty of locomotives and/or coaches.

Troubleshooting and analysis of failures on locomotives or coaches.

Perform with the use of mechanical drawings, schematics, and location circuit plans, electrical and mechanical repairs of various components.

Use laptops with subsystem software to troubleshoot various systems onboard the locomotives.

Diagnose electrical malfunctions in locomotive or coach control circuits and components, assess the nature of problems, and identify corrective action needed.

Read, interpret, and understand written or electronic information to identify the Root cause of failures and compile reports for your site lead and warranty manager.

Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.

Implementation of Field Modifications (FMI’s) to improve the quality of our product.

Document failures, part exchanges, implementation of FMI’s, and your performed work in our Commissioning and Warranty database.

Communicate in a team, to the site lead and colleagues, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, improvements, and other work-related information.

Receive and send out failed parts for repair. RMA.

Work with shop machines and hand tools.

Working fully hands-on.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

High school diploma (or GED)

Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

Individuals must possess a valid Driver’s license in good standing.

The job will require some travel to different warranty sites in the United States.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens:

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1

• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.

• Engaging, challenging, and fast-evolving, pioneering technological environment.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Please contribute to our social responsibility initiatives passionate about access to education, access to technology, sustaining communities, and positively impacting the community.

• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.

• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

• Diversity and inclusivity focused – Just named on the Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Diversity list!

• Siemens is proud to have been named Fast Company ‘s Best Workplaces for Innovators

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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