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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.

Position Overview:

Siemens Mobility Rail Division has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer at their Sacramento, California Facility. The candidate will have the ability to help develop the design and production of our Light Rail Vehicles, with a focus on a myriad of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies. We are looking for professionals with the drive to work in the high-paced rail industry to build new and innovative designs for our future vehicles.

In this role, you will assist the Engineering Department personnel in ensuring accurate execution of the design and compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Requires the ability to build parts, assemblies, and bills of materials of various complexities, guided by more experienced colleagues and leadership. Must be thorough and take ownership of tasks as part of a team. Must be able to work independently on projects to solve technical issues with minimal direction. Must be able to develop conceptual designs and assist others in implementing the final solution.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Implement (individually or as a member of an engineering team) customized production orders under minimum supervision, applying industry standards and best engineering practices. Provide drafting support to engineers on submittals and as-built drawings. This includes the design of new components, modification of mechanical drawings, and incorporation of field or customer-based changes. Lead small to large relatively sophisticated PTC Creo 3.0 / PDMLink or higher 3D assemblies. This entails crafting, setting up, copying, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting. Provide multi-functional support with other design staff, designers, and System Engineers while supporting multiple simultaneous projects and platform designs. Support the Project / Platform Drawing Tree creation and updates. Support the procurement, manufacturing, and testing cycles as needed.

To thrive in this role, you have:

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3 or more years of similar work experience (preferred) Associate’s degree in a related field with 8 or more years of similar work experience Minimum 1 year of experience crafting with 3D CAD modeling software (completed coursework can be considered as experience). Experience with PTC Creo 9 is strongly preferred. The applicant will need to show examples of relatable experience and willingness and ability to learn PTC Creo 9. Design experience, a minimum of 3 to 5 years; preferably in Rail Vehicle Design. Familiarity with manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, corrosion mitigation practices, material properties, and good design practices. Large and small welded and/or bolted assemblies design experience Mechanical / Electrical integration experience Experience creating bills of materials and work instructions

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

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

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This position is based in Sacramento, CA. We offer 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 Sacramento, CA, is $90,300 - $121,900. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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