Engineering Manager - PPA Field Technician Development Program

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 83,966 - 143,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Power Protection & Automation Field Technician Development Program (FTDP). This hybrid role is based at our Wendell, NC headquarters and focuses on building, training, and managing a team of field technicians supporting FATs, SATs, testing, and commissioning across the U.S.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in power systems, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to travel up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing technical teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor FTDP participants.
• Deploy technicians nationwide to FATs, SATs, field testing, and commissioning.
• Coordinate work assignments, travel, tools, overtime, training, and software access.
• Lead curriculum improvement with domain experts and Power Academy.
• Provide technical guidance on switchgear function testing and documentation.
• Develop standard processes, checklists, and training materials to improve quality and efficiency.
• Capture lessons learned and apply to future training and field execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Power Protection & Automation Field Technician Development Program (FTDP). This role will focus on building, training, and managing a team of field technicians who support engineering execution teams with factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and technical testing activities across the U.S. The goal of this program is to expand field execution capacity by developing technicians who can support tasks such as switchgear functional testing, relay injection testing, protection curve verification, test documentation, and commissioning support. This hybrid position is based at our corporate headquarters in Wendell, NC. Located in the heart of the Research Triangle about 20 minutes east of Raleigh, Wendell offers top-rated schools, a mild climate, easy access to mountains and coast, and a cost of living that allows your compensation to go further. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. We offer relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Lead, coach, and mentor participants in the FTDP.
• Deploy technicians nationwide to support FATs, SATs, field testing activities and commissioning.
• Coordinate work assignments, travel schedules, tools, overtime, training requirements and software access.
• Lead continuous improvement of FTDP technical curriculum with domain experts and Power Academy. Partner with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Power Academy, and field teams to align technician support with project needs.
• Provide technical guidance on switchgear function testing, relay testing, commissioning support, and documentation.
• Develop standard processes, checklists, training materials, and hands‑on learning activities to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency. Monitor team performance, field readiness, safety, productivity, and employee development.
• Capture lessons learned from FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities and apply them to future training, curriculum updates, and field execution improvements.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in power systems, MV or HV switchgear, power protection and automation, controls, commissioning, field service, or technical project execution.
• Experience leading, training, mentoring, or developing technical employees, technicians, or field teams with or without reportees.
• Working knowledge of protection relays, commissioning, field execution, switchgear testing, Field Acceptance Tests, and Site Acceptance Tests.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage team travel schedules, assignments, employee‑overtime, tools, software access, and contending project priorities.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% domestically to support field teams and customer/project locations.
• Must be physically in the Wendell, NC office 2+ days a week.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus.
• Prior experience with substations.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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