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Rail Vehicle Test Technician

STV390 open roles

Pay
$58,804 – $66,822 a year
Where
Winston Salem North Carolina
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STV is seeking a Rail Vehicle Test Technician to join our Vehicles department and work out of a third-party manufacturing site in Lexington, NC. The successful candidate will be working at manufacturing sites and on a case-by-case basis at client sites to witness and verify Rail Cars and Rail Car Systems routine tests.

The ideal Rail Vehicle Test Technician we are seeking must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing and testing, of Rail vehicles. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our clients’ requirements throughout the United States with potential international business trips if needed.

The candidate must be experienced and knowledgeable in the following areas:

  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs as they relate to the Rail Vehicle industry.
  • Rail Vehicle systems, subsystems, and assembly knowledge.
  • Rail Vehicle testing and witnessing/supporting of such programs.
  • Electrical systems testing including megger, High Potential (Hi Pot) and continuity testing.
  • Understand test data, confirm compliance per test procedures, and highlight discrepancies accordingly.
  • Familiar with technical specifications, and contractual requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to resolve test-related issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Familiar with safety requirements and practices of the Rail Vehicle industry.
  • Preparing weekly status reports for program management and client.
  • Equipment calibration and control processes.
  • Support of First Article Inspection (FAI) and source inspection requirements.
  • Interface with clients, suppliers, and third-party inspectors during test planning and execution.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, tools, and documentation standards.

Required Skills

  • Technical School or Community College Education, or equivalent job experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of inspection and test witnessing experience, preferably in the rail or transit industry.
  • Experience with Rail Vehicle Systems, and testing control programs and activities.
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as APTA, FRA, AAR, IEEE, and EN, as applicable.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and instrumentation systems (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel periodically and work in field or manufacturing environments as needed.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$58,804.00 - $66,822.00

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

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