Factory Commissioning Group Lead (2nd Shift) - Rolling Stock
Siemens, Lexington, NC, United States
Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.
For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation's impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation - often to questions that haven't been asked yet.
Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.
Position Overview:
Siemens Mobility is building the future of rail transportation through advanced, sustainable passenger rail vehicles. We're looking for a Group Lead to manage a team of technicians responsible for validation testing and daily operations in a manufacturing line environment.
This hands-on leadership role is fully embedded on the factory floor. You will coordinate testing activities, ensure the team & vehicle systems meet safety and quality standards, and support troubleshooting during production.
The Group Lead will work closely with engineering, production, and commissioning teams to keep testing on track and drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are technically strong, team-focused, enjoy problem solving, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the
Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
list!
2nd Shift:
Monday - Thursday, 4pm - 2:30am
What your day-to-day will look like:
Lead a team of technicians in validation testing during rail car production
Assign daily tasks based on schedule, readiness, and staffing
Interpret test procedures and technical documentation to guide accurate execution
Support troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and software issues
Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality to resolve issues
Track test progress, ensure documentation, and escalate delays
Promote safety, enforce standards, and drive continuous improvement
To thrive in this role, you:
High school diploma (or GED)
5+ years of a proven track record of leading teams to exceptional results in a manufacturing or testing environment
3+ years experience with electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and high voltage troubleshooting
Anticipate bottlenecks and proactively adjust team priorities
Empower and develop technicians to grow technical skills and ownership
Communicate with confidence across all levels - shop floor to leadership
Use data to drive decisions, track performance, and highlight areas for improvement
Associate's degree in engineering or mechatronics program education or similar preferred
Physical Demands:
Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well-being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.
Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment when required
Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools
Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors
Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required
Specific vision abilities include:
Close and distance vision
Color differentiation
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Why you'll love working for Siemens!
11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
401K - 6% company match
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.
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
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
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
. The base rate range for this position in Lexington, NC is $29.30/hr - $34.47/hr, plus an additional 10% for shift differential.
The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
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You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay for this position is $29.30/hr - $34.47/hr per hour, plus an additional 10% shift differential. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.
Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation's impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation - often to questions that haven't been asked yet.
Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.
Position Overview:
Siemens Mobility is building the future of rail transportation through advanced, sustainable passenger rail vehicles. We're looking for a Group Lead to manage a team of technicians responsible for validation testing and daily operations in a manufacturing line environment.
This hands-on leadership role is fully embedded on the factory floor. You will coordinate testing activities, ensure the team & vehicle systems meet safety and quality standards, and support troubleshooting during production.
The Group Lead will work closely with engineering, production, and commissioning teams to keep testing on track and drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are technically strong, team-focused, enjoy problem solving, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the
Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
list!
2nd Shift:
Monday - Thursday, 4pm - 2:30am
What your day-to-day will look like:
Lead a team of technicians in validation testing during rail car production
Assign daily tasks based on schedule, readiness, and staffing
Interpret test procedures and technical documentation to guide accurate execution
Support troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and software issues
Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality to resolve issues
Track test progress, ensure documentation, and escalate delays
Promote safety, enforce standards, and drive continuous improvement
To thrive in this role, you:
High school diploma (or GED)
5+ years of a proven track record of leading teams to exceptional results in a manufacturing or testing environment
3+ years experience with electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and high voltage troubleshooting
Anticipate bottlenecks and proactively adjust team priorities
Empower and develop technicians to grow technical skills and ownership
Communicate with confidence across all levels - shop floor to leadership
Use data to drive decisions, track performance, and highlight areas for improvement
Associate's degree in engineering or mechatronics program education or similar preferred
Physical Demands:
Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well-being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.
Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment when required
Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools
Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors
Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required
Specific vision abilities include:
Close and distance vision
Color differentiation
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Why you'll love working for Siemens!
11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
401K - 6% company match
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.
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
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
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
. The base rate range for this position in Lexington, NC is $29.30/hr - $34.47/hr, plus an additional 10% for shift differential.
The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
#LI-ND1
You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay for this position is $29.30/hr - $34.47/hr per hour, plus an additional 10% shift differential. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.
Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.