Rail Diesel Systems Maintenance Specialist

Shape the future of rail with Siemens Mobility

For more than 160 years, Siemens has delivered infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions across the U.S. Today, our rail business blends automation with digitalization to make transit safer, more punctual, reliable, and sustainable—while lowering operating costs for mass transit and freight systems.

You start your shift in our Sacramento, CA facility by reviewing the maintenance plan you built the day before. With minimal supervision, you move from a diesel powertrain diagnostic on a piece of transportation equipment to an electrical fault on a large forklift. After verifying ramp‑up, setup, and start procedures, you support an installation alongside Industrial Engineers, update technical documentation, and coach a junior teammate through a tricky hydraulic issue.

By shift’s end, you’ve improved a process, logged precise records, and kept critical equipment ready for service.

• Own and execute assigned maintenance projects independently.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on‑site across heavy equipment and facility assets.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines on transportation equipment, large forklifts, and other heavy machinery.
• Perform machine ramp‑up, setup, and start checks to ensure readiness.
• Partner with Industrial Engineers on equipment installations and improvements.
• Maintain and revise equipment and process documentation.
• Provide hands‑on guidance to junior team members.
• Deliver preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the facility.

• Vocational training (or equivalent) in a relevant technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience maintaining heavy equipment.
• Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with Deutz diesel engines is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and solve non‑routine technical challenges.
• Comfort in moderately complex environments with specialized equipment.
• Experience with technical documentation and continuous improvement.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Fuel systems
• Diesel engines

• Frequent walking; reaching; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling.
• Frequent climbing of stairs, steps, and ladders.
• Frequent work on elevated platforms and overhead tasks.
• Occasional lifting and moving of up to 40 pounds.
• Vision needs include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work may occur in non‑climate‑controlled areas and in inclement weather when required.

• Day‑1 benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits.
• Be part of innovative projects solving real‑world transportation challenges.
• Engaging, fast‑evolving, and pioneering technology environment.
• Competitive total rewards, 401(k) match, and generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement, mentorship programs, and robust online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts.

Explore our benefits:

This role is based in Sacramento, CA at our world‑class train manufacturing facility. Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division leads the North American market in passenger locomotives, coaches, and light rail vehicles. The starting salary range for this position is $70,584 to $90,000 per year, plus a 10% shift differential for second shift. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.

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