Rail Propulsion & Controls Test Specialist

Rail Propulsion & Controls Test Specialist Where:
Muncie, INType:
Full-Time with Benefits and Weekly Pay Pay: $22–$30/hour (commensurate with shift and experience)
Build quality. Advance your craft. Grow your career.

Join Impact Workforce Solutions and help validate complex diesel-electric locomotives before they reach our customers. If you thrive on precision, safety, and hands-on problem solving, this role is for you.

Schedules1st:
Mon–Fri, 6:00am–4:30pm2nd:
Mon–Fri, 2:30pm–11:00pm3rd:
Sun–Thurs, 9:30pm–6:00amWeekend Day:
Fri–Sun, 6:00am–6:00pm36 hours paid as 40 with consistent daily attendance—no tardiness or early departures

Training on 1st shift for approximately 6–8 weeks prior to moving to Weekend Day Overtime available Fri–Sun Top reasons to join5 Days PTO6 Paid Holidays per year Health Insurance with up to 50% of premiums covered

Retirement plans, financial fitness programs, and employee savings options

What you will do Execute tests on electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems: air brakes, diesel engines, and system interactions

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical faults

Perform track testing under strict operational safety rules

Follow detailed work instructions; record data with accuracy; install and configure special instrumentation

Operate locomotives and material-handling equipment (tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes)
Interpret gauges, precision instruments, schematics, and flowcharts

Ownership and leadership

Lead troubleshooting to identify root cause and corrective action

Plan and manage daily assignments for safe, on-time completion

Communicate findings to quality and production stakeholders

Qualifications Required Skill  Level I: 0–2 years of experience or a degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Skill Level II: 2+ years of related experience or advanced technical expertise

Demonstrated capability with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting/repair

Ability to read schematics and flowcharts

Strong communication skills for documenting and resolving non-conformances

Preferred

Experience in high-voltage environments and with advanced test equipment

Computer proficiency:
Windows and Microsoft Office Background in locomotive testing or adjacent heavy equipment fields

Physical demands and environment

Strength:
Lift up to 50 lbs; work in confined spaces

Motion:
Frequent standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, and stair climbing

Environment:
Indoor/outdoor exposure to temperature extremes, noise, vibration, and oils Safety:
Follow PPE requirements and blue-flag policies without exception

Tools and technologies

Multimeter Oscilloscopes Megohmmeters Core  skill set Quality Inspection Experience Troubleshooting Skills Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills Diesel Engine Systems Electrical Troubleshooting Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems Blueprint & Schematic Reading Locomotive Rail Systems Pneumatic Systems / Air Brakes Ready to move forward?

Be part of a team that delivers locomotives built to rigorous standards. Apply today to join Impact Workforce Solutions in Muncie, IN.EOEThank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.