Production Engineer - Rolling Stock

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us! 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.

The Production Engineer at the Lexington, NC facility provides direct engineering support to manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on real-time shop floor issue resolution, design evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration. This role serves as a key interface between Engineering, Production, Test, and Quality to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of manufacturing activities while driving continuous improvement.

The position includes approximately one month of onboarding and training in Sacramento, CA, designed to establish a strong foundation in company processes, systems, and cross-functional workflows prior to assuming full site responsibilities.

• Provide hands-on engineering support for design- and process-related issues identified in production and revenue service
• Evaluate manufacturing issues and determine appropriate corrective actions while minimizing production schedule impact
• Lead and coordinate resolution of complex issues requiring collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines
• Ensure design intent (fit, form, and function) is clearly communicated and correctly executed on the production floor
• Develop and release repair procedures, field modification instructions, and design fixes based on platform requirements and issue complexity
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and reduction of recurring issues
• Interface regularly with Production, Test, and Quality teams to ensure alignment and timely resolution of concerns

• Associate degree in a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience or 2+ years of relevant experience that includes relevant Siemens experience
• Experience using 3D CAD modeling software (completed coursework may be considered as experience)
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and working directly on the shop floor
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with PTC Creo 9 (or demonstrated ability and willingness to learn)
• Design experience with welded steel structures and large/small welded or bolted assemblies
• Mechanical–electrical integration experience
• Sheet metal, fiberglass, and plastic part design experience
• Experience creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Experience releasing parts through Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN/ECO)

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• 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, plus Tuition Reimbursement, Mentor Programs and development through online learning
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants 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:  The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $83,640 - $98,328. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate s experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.