Engineering Manager, Production Technician Development Program & Early Career

Siemens España; Wendell (ID); On-site; USD 106,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Production Technician Development Program and Early Career initiatives in Wendell, NC. You will lead technical programs, design structured learning paths, and coordinate rotations across protection, automation, and network communications.

This role partners with Power Academy, educators, and leaders to align outcomes with workforce needs. You will coach engineers and interns, manage budgets and metrics, and drive continuous improvement in program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering management or technical leadership in power protection and automation.
• On-site in Wendell, NC at least three days/week.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead PTDP and early-career programs from recruiting through placement.
• Design structured learning paths with coursework, rotations and milestones.
• Coordinate assignments in protection, automation, controls, and network comms.
• Coach engineers and interns; provide performance feedback and reviews.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and educational institutions to strengthen pipelines.
• Track program performance and present recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Engineering management

Technical leadership

Project leadership

Training programs

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager, Production Technician Development Program & Early Career

528460

06-Nov-2026

Smart Infrastructure

Mid-level Professional

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!

We are looking for an Engineering Manager, PTDP and Early Career. This position will be based in Wendell, North Carolina.

You will lead technical early-career programs for Siemens Power Protection & Automation, including the Production Technician Development Program (PTDP), internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, and support for engineering development pathways. You will build structured technical learning, rotations, coaching, and placement plans that prepare engineers and technicians to support protection, automation, controls, and network-communications solutions. This role partners with Power Academy, technical experts, educational institutions, and business leaders to align program outcomes with workforce needs.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Lead PTDP, internship, co-op, apprenticeship, and related technical early-career programs from recruiting and onboarding through development and placement.
• Design structured learning paths that combine Power Academy coursework, technical certifications, hands‑on rotations, mentoring, and career‑readiness milestones.
• Coordinate technical assignments in protection and automation, controls, network communications, panel assembly and wiring, quality verification, relay applications, factory acceptance testing, and field service support.
• Coach engineers, technicians, and interns; partner with host managers and People & Organization to provide documented feedback, address performance concerns, and maintain consistent reviews.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, universities, community colleges, technical schools, and subject‑matter experts to strengthen technical talent pipelines and learning experiences.
• Translate workforce demand into recruiting targets, cohort capacity, skill priorities, rotation schedules, and placement plans aligned with PPA business needs.
• Track program performance, budgets, risks, conversion, placement, retention, and learning outcomes; present recommendations to PPA leadership and continuously improve program effectiveness.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline, plus relevant power industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience with the following:
• Engineering management, technical leadership, project leadership, or training in power protection and automation.
• Protection and automation, controls, network communications, substation applications, or relay technologies.
• Developing, mentoring, or training engineers, technicians, interns, apprentices, or other early‑career professionals.
• Program or project management, including technical curriculum, schedules, documentation, metrics, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Communicating technical information to participants, technical experts, educational partners, and leadership.
• Ability to work on‑site in the Wendell, North Carolina office at least three days per week.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading technician or engineering development, internship, co‑op, apprenticeship, or university recruiting programs.
• Knowledge of substation protection, automation, controls, network communications, or SCADA.
• Experience with Siemens Power Academy or a similar technical learning environment.
• Experience creating technical training, rotations, evaluation tools, scorecards, or program metrics.
• Experience partnering with educational institutions and business leaders to build technical talent pipelines.

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.

You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $105,533 - $180,913 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

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