Charlotte Repair Center Technician

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Parental leave

Family benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Charlotte is launching a transformer repair facility and seeks a Repair Center Technician to disassemble, repair, and reassemble power transformers and related grid equipment.

You will conduct electrical and mechanical testing and document results to ensure quality and safety. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams, develop work instructions, support factory setup, and help establish efficient manufacturing workflows while maintaining a safe,

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in transformer manufacturing or related electrical/mechanical roles.
• Experience in disassembly, refurbishment, and winding repairs on transformers.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and engineering specs.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical testing and quality documentation.
• Safety conscious with knowledge of EHS, 5S, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble power transformers per specs.
• Perform refurbishment: winding repairs, core assembly, insulation replacement.
• Conduct electrical/mechanical testing and document results.
• Create and follow work instructions and QA documentation, root cause analysis support.
• Assist with factory setup, equipment installation, and process implementation.
• Support 5S and safety initiatives and training activities.

Skills

Transformer assembly/disassembly

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Blueprints & schematics

Safety & EHS

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent technical credential

Tools

Overhead cranes

Rigging systems

Crane & Hoist Operator certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As a Repair Center Technician, you'll play a key role in launching and supporting Siemens Energy's new transformer repair facility by performing hands‑on refurbishment, retrofit, and repair work on power transformers and related grid technology equipment. Your day will involve disassembling, inspecting, repairing, and reassembling transformer components, conducting electrical and mechanical testing to validate performance and quality, and documenting results to ensure compliance with technical and safety standards. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, implement manufacturing processes, develop work instructions, and support continuous improvement initiatives. As the facility continues to grow, you'll also contribute to factory setup activities, equipment installation, procedure development, and training efforts while maintaining a safe, organized work environment and supporting production needs through flexible scheduling and evolving operational priorities.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of power transformers and critical grid components, ensuring all work meets engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Execute transformer refurbishment activities including winding repairs, core assembly, insulation replacement, and precision mechanical assembly to restore equipment performance and reliability.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical testing on repaired equipment, accurately documenting results and verifying compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards before release.
• Develop and follow technical work instructions, testing procedures, and quality documentation while identifying non‑conformances and supporting root‑cause investigations to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the launch and growth of transformer repair operations by assisting with factory setup, equipment installation, process implementation, and the development of efficient manufacturing workflows.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and operations teams to maintain a safe, organized, and high‑performing work environment while supporting training initiatives, standard operating procedures, and adherence to 5S and EHS requirements.

What You Bring

• High school diploma, vocational training, or equivalent technical credential, along with 2-5 years of experience in transformer manufacturing, transformer service, heavy electrical equipment, or mechanical assembly environments.
• Demonstrated experience performing transformer assembly, disassembly, repair, refurbishment, and retrofit activities, including winding repairs, core assembly, and insulation replacement.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, work instructions, and engineering specifications to execute work accurately and safely.
• Hands‑on experience conducting electrical and mechanical testing, troubleshooting equipment issues, documenting results, and supporting quality assurance and root‑cause analysis efforts.
• Proficiency operating manufacturing equipment, hand and power tools, overhead cranes, rigging systems, and material handling equipment; Crane & Hoist Operator and Forklift certifications are preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with working knowledge of EHS requirements, 5S methodology, standard operating procedures, and the ability to support training, factory startup activities, and flexible production schedules.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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