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Position Overview:
Siemens Mobility is seeking a Field Service Engineer for our Washington DC location. In this role one will provide engineering advice to the Amtrak maintenance workforce to improve equipment reliability of the Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotive fleet. This role includes providing important advice regarding routine maintenance, restoration, a resolution to equipment failures, semi-complex equipment installation, modifications, and repairs. With our 24-7 operations, you will be working 4-10 hour days 6am – 6pm then 6am – 4pm rotating weekly including weekends. We'd ask that you also be willing to work overtime as needed.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Maintain compliance to all applicable safety rules, laws, and regulations Always ensure we meet company quality standards In the absence of Stores Keeper Controllers, perform Material transactions to support the fleet as needed Foster a work environment that drives a safety first zero-harm culture (ZHC) and speaks up as a partner for shop and site safety for yourself and your coworkers Assist with running maintenance on a fleet of locomotives, maintenance instructions from Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Assist with unscheduled repairs on locomotives, including Mechanical repairs, Electrical repairs, highly complex technical and troubleshooting on locomotives Follow all maintenance instructions (wherever available) to adhere to and maintain compliance and high-quality standards Develop a working relationship with the Customer as a representative of Siemens Mobility Verify that all defects, tasks, and incidents have been reported and detailed in (CMMS) for compliance, issue tracking, and closure Provide first-line technical assistance to operations staff for troubleshooting and repair of Locomotives Interact with the leadership as needed on all site issues, systems, and related facility operationsTo thrive in this role, you have:
Associates degree in an engineering discipline or a minimum of 2 or more years of experience working in an industrial, military or maintenance environment. Experience troubleshooting electrical (both AC and DC circuits), Mechanical, and Pneumatic systems. Experience interpreting electrical schematics and drawings. Excellent English language technical communication skills in speaking, reading, and writing. Proficiency with all Microsoft Office (including Excel/Word/Access/PowerPoint) products. Ability to travel 10%. Setting you apart from others would be experience in rolling stock (railroad) maintenance and commissioning or other rail-related experience along with knowledge of Railroad Regulatory, FRA requirements, and guidelines.Why you'll love working for Siemens!
Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1. We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success. We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment. We are front-runners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact. Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects. Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list! Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time OffApplicants 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 salary range for this position in Washington DC is $64,500 - $87,100. The actual salary/wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
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