Component Test Engineer - Rail Traction Components

482847

13-Feb-2026

Mobility

Manufacturing

Profesional Junior

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. 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. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives and every voice matters.

Apply today and be part of shaping the future with us!

The Test Engineer will play a key role in introducing and producing rail components at Siemens Rail Components in Alpharetta, GA. This position works with teams in the U.S. and abroad to localize international test setups, provide technical guidance, and streamline testing processes for rail components.

• Troubleshooting equipment malfunction
• Defining and implementing equipment maintenance
• Test infrastructure improvement plans
• Responsible for New Product Introduction

• Build / edit test procedures
• Implement test programs in LabVIEW
• Confirm accurate tester proficiencies to test new products. If required, facilitate vital training
• Provide feedback for the creation and maintenance of test APIs

• Attend Internal and Customer FAIs to support any questions regarding test infrastructure.
• Continuous Improvement
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to define opportunities for reducing routed hours, increasing ergonomics, improving tester safety, and favorably impacting sustainability efforts

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Minimum of five years related work experience
• National Instruments LabVIEW experience
• Some travel anticipated
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Effective interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Experience writing and editing requirement documents, test plans, and work instructions

• Experience with PLC programming
• Knowledge of the locomotive and rail market in the United States or an eagerness to learn if this background does not exist
• Experience in project engineering
• Experience working on international teams or in an international environment

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

• 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.

This position is based in Alpharetta, GA. We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:  .

The base salary range for this position in Alpharetta, GA, is $91,086.00 - $. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.