Quality Assurance, Inspector I

Company: Siemens Mobility
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 29, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Quality Inspector I to join our team! In this role, you will perform comprehensive electro-mechanical inspections throughout the entire production cycle-from initial assembly to final inspection.

You will be responsible for conducting precise visual, dimensional, and functional tests on a variety of components and systems. This includes setting up and operating specialized testing equipment, interpreting complex test data, and ensuring all products meet rigorous quality standards. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of inspection methods, proficiency in reading blueprints and engineering drawings, and the ability to address material discrepancies.

What your day may look like:

• Performs wide variety of complex and difficult electro-mechanical inspections in the production/assembly/source process through final assembly inspection.
• Follows general inspection guidelines to conduct critical non-routine visual, dimensional, test and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies and materials.
• Performs complex and critical inspection procedures requiring special set-ups of new or unique equipment and interpretation of test data from a variety of sources.
• May conduct first article inspection of parts and assemblies.
• Identification and handling of discrepant material, understanding part flow requirements and supporting associated actions.
• Ability to deal with problems in solving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly interfaces with Assembly, Quality Management, Engineering Customers RIs.
  
  What you will need to thrive in this role:
  
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Understanding of inspection methods and equipment, the ability to perform complex shop mathematics.
  • Ability to interpret and use blueprints, specs, engineering drawings, electrical schematics, materials lists and inspection standards.
  • Requires a minimum of one-year experience of interfacing with quality functions.
    
    Work Environment:
    
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
    • Work under minimum supervision.
    • Available to work overtime.
      
      Additional Information:
      
      Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
      
      The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:
      
      • Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
      • Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders.
      • Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
      • Perform work overhead.
      • Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds.
      • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
        Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
        
        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!
          
          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: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html .
          
          This position in located in Sacramento, CA. The starting hourly rate for this role is $21.50 plus there is a 10% shift differential for 2 nd shift and 20% shift differential for 3 rd shift. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
          
          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.
          
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