Rolling Stock Welding Compliance Specialist (CWI/PT Level II)

Ready to certify world-class welds for passenger rail?

Do you speak weld symbols, thrive on precision, and enjoy seeing your inspections roll out onto America’s railways? Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division in Lexington, NC is the North American leader in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles—and we’re growing.

Why Siemens Mobility

For more than 160 years, Siemens has delivered breakthrough infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions across the U.S. Today, the fusion of automation and digitalization is transforming rail—and we’re at the forefront.

Your impact

• Execute visual CWI, dimensional, and mechanical inspections on welded and machined components to exact specifications.
• Perform one or more non-destructive testing techniques to confirm weld acceptability.
• Validate builds against the correct configuration revision, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct first article inspections on parts, assemblies, equipment, and tooling; summarize findings and diagnostics.
• Operate within the Carshell welding and BG manufacturing areas to uphold quality at every stage.
• Enter, maintain, and extract data in MRP systems, noncompliance tracking tools, and the Configuration Management System.

What you’ll need

• Active CWI or PT Level II (penetrant testing) certification; willingness to secure any missing credential within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to retrieve and input information in electronic inspection and database systems.
• Availability to travel to Sacramento, CA for training—initially at least two weeks, with additional trips as required.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 4:00pm–2:30am

Physical requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and manual dexterity; regular reaching, climbing/balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing; occasional sitting.
• Lift/move up to 10 lbs regularly and 40 lbs occasionally.
• Visual acuity across close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Rewards and benefits

• 11 paid holidays and 18 PTO days.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits starting Day 1.
• Competitive total rewards, employee perks, and discounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mentor Programs, and robust online learning to boost your development.
• Innovative, fast-evolving environment solving big, real-world challenges.

Compensation and benefits info

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.

Base hourly rate range in Lexington, NC: $30.00–$44.65, plus 10% shift differential. Actual rate may be higher or lower based on budget and your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Work authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.