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Commissioning Technician

Acara

Philadelphia, PAContract / Full-time / Temporary$40.17–43.39/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40.17–43.39/hr
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Schedule
Contract / Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Commissioning Technician performs field modifications, upgrades, repairs, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning on rail vehicles and related equipment. The role works with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems, including customer-site field service and startup activities. The position is a six-month contract with potential to go direct, based in Philadelphia, and requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Field ModificationsSystem ValidationElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingElectro-Mechanical TroubleshootingHand ToolsPower ToolsPrecision Measuring EquipmentElectrical SystemsElectrical SchematicsWiring DiagramsTechnical ManualsEngineering Change DocumentationElectrical Test EquipmentMultimetersClamp MetersInsulation TestersIndependent Problem SolvingTask PrioritizationAttention to DetailRail Vehicle CommissioningTransit SystemsIndustrial EquipmentElectro-Mechanical SystemsSoftware-Assisted DiagnosticsFault AnalysisCAN Communication NetworksPLC ControlsVehicle Control SystemsField ServiceCustomer-Facing ServiceRoot Cause AnalysisCommissioning and TestingSafety ComplianceQuality Standards

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED2+ Years Field Modification Experience2+ Years Troubleshooting Experience2+ Years Tool Experience

Full job description

Description Job Title: Commissioning Technician Location: Philadelphia, PA Employment: Contract (6 months) Potential to go Direct Industry: Manufacturing Compensation: $40.17 -$43.39 /hour Schedule: 40hours /week. 7am - 330 pm About the Opportunity: 1. Join a dynamic field service team where you'll play a hands-on role in modifying, upgrading, troubleshooting, and commissioning rail vehicles and related equipment. 2. You'll work across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems, helping ensure equipment performs safely, reliably, and to engineering standards. Why You'll Love Working Here: 1. Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability 2. Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries 3. People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work 4. Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting: 1. This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions 1. Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: 1. Perform field modifications, retrofits, upgrades, repairs, and troubleshooting on rail vehicles and related equipment, working with systems from 24VDC control circuits through 480VAC power systems. 2. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and installation instructions to diagnose issues and complete quality installations. 3. Test, inspect, commission, and validate modified systems, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions in line with engineering and safety requirements. 4. Document completed work, identified deficiencies, corrective actions, testing activities, and commissioning results clearly and accurately. 5. Support startup, commissioning, warranty, and field service activities at customer sites while working independently and maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: 1. High School Diploma or GED 2. 2+years of experience in performing field modifications and validating system functionality. 3. 2+years of troubleshooting experience in electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems. 4. 2+years of experience in hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment. What Sets You Apart: 1. Strong working knowledge of electrical systems from 24VDC through 480VAC. 2. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering change documentation. 3. Skilled in the use of electrical test equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and related diagnostic tools. 4. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and solve complex technical problems with limited supervision. 5. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards 6. Experience commissioning rail vehicles, transit systems, industrial equipment, or other complex electro-mechanical systems. 7. Ability to perform software-assisted diagnostics and fault analysis. 8. Familiarity with CAN communication networks, PLC controls, or vehicle control systems. 9. Previous field service or startup commissioning experience in a customer-facing environment. 10. Electrical Troubleshooting 11. Mechanical Troubleshooting 12. Independent Problem Solving 13. Technical Documentation Interpretation 14. Root Cause Analysis 15. Field Modification Execution 16. Commissioning & Testing 17. Safety and Quality Compliance Additional Information: 1. Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy | Acara Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,287 open Field Service Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$40.17–43.39/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$24–31/hr22 hourly ranges
  • US median$27–36/hr591 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $41.78/hr, is 54% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the top quarter of Field Service Technician hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 66 open Field Service Technician jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,287 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Field Service Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (716 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 645 of the 1,287 open Field Service Technician jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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