Validation Engineering Manager- Rolling Stock Full Time

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.

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives and every voice matters. Apply today and be part of shaping the future with us!

Position Overview:

Siemens Mobility Rail Division has an immediate opening for an Engineering management position owning the Validation Engineering group within the overall Rolling Stock Engineering.

The candidate will have responsibility for leading a team of Validation Engineers in developing the plan and procedures to validate the Engineering design across all rail vehicle platforms developed in Sacramento (Light Rail, Locomotives, Passenger Coaches) through a meticulous test program performed on and off-site.

We are looking for an experienced teammate guiding a group of approx. 7-8 Engineers completing large existing and new contracts throughout their various design validation stages (between production and the start of revenue service).

What your day-to-day will look like:

• creating test procedures for systems and vehicles
• reading bid documents and creating test/validation plans for large projects
• guiding Validation Engineers in preparing test plans and procedures for validating systems or complete vehicle performance in type, routine, static or multifaceted testing
• structure and schedule their work within the budget constraints of the projects
• set expectations for work outcomes and supervise the progress and report to superiors
• handle resources via interviewing, hiring, promoting, or firing employees if vital
• communicate progress and deliverables across the organization
• close collaboration with many interfacing groups such as electrical and mechanical systems and integration Engineering as well as factory testing, commissioning, and field service
• leading expectations to validation from external customers or industry standards against an ambitious schedule to safely and optimally put vehicles into service

To thrive in this role, you have:

• good communication and writing skills to efficiently align with the many interface partners and provide clear and concise input for testing activities as well as feedback to Engineering and project management
• solid knowledge of rail vehicles, their product lifecycle, and operation
• practical experience in the application of industry standards to validate Engineering design
• experience working in a manufacturing and testing environment
• experience with electrical safety and other personnel-related safety topics like grounding, lockout, tagout, etc.
• extensive experience with testing or solving circuits or complete rail vehicle functions
• All or part of the above in the Rolling Stock industry is a plus

What will make you stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 3 or more years of relevant work experience
• Associate Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 5 or more years of relevant work experience
• At least 2 years experience with a functional lead of employees in e.g. goal setting, scheduling work, and performance monitoring

Work on-site 5 days per week at the Sacramento Factory. This is not a hybrid remote position.

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable

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 frontrunners 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 Off

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 in Sacramento, CA, is $112,200.00 – $131,886.00 with an annual incentive target of 5% of the base salary. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.

$112,200.00 $131,886.00 5%