Factory Data Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Factory Data Engineer to build and maintain scalable data pipelines for its new transformer factory in Charlotte, NC.

You will connect MES, SAP, PLM, IIoT connectors, and APIs to enable analytics-driven digital manufacturing solutions. You will collaborate with manufacturing, operations, digitalization, IT data teams, system owners, and external vendors to deliver dependable, well-documented data products and ensure data quality and secure access for analysts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, systems integration, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines and integrations.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, APIs, data platforms, and data integration patterns.
• Experience integrating enterprise and operational systems (MES, SAP, PLM, IIoT) preferred.
• Experience implementing data quality checks and documentation of data assets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines for factory operations.
• Integrate data from MES, SAP, PLM, IIoT, APIs, and other factory platforms.
• Enable the Factory Data Cloud architecture and data flows for analytics and digital solutions.
• Improve data accessibility and enforce appropriate access controls for analysts and process owners.
• Implement data quality checks and monitor data availability across sources.
• Document data assets, interfaces, mappings, and data definitions.
• Collaborate with Digital Transformation, IT, operations, and system owners to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Coordinate delivery with internal stakeholders and external vendors, managing risks from non-harmonized sources.

Skills

Data pipeline design

Data integration

Cloud data platforms

SQL

APIs

Python

ETL/ELT

System collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Automation, Industrial Systems, or related field

Tools

SQL-based tooling

MES

SAP

PLM

IIoT connectors

Azure

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Factory Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in building the reliable data foundation for our new Large Power Transformer factory in Charlotte, NC. You will develop and maintain data pipelines, integrations, and scalable data infrastructure that connect operational and enterprise data and make it accessible for analytics, reporting, and digital manufacturing solutions.

This role is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and closely connected to on-site operations. You will work side-by-side with manufacturing, operations, digitalization, IT data teams, system owners, and external vendors. If you enjoy solving complex integration challenges and turning fragmented factory data into dependable, well-documented data products, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the data foundation of a factory of the future.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Build reliable data foundations by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data ingestion pipelines and integrations for factory operations.


• Connect critical data sources, integrating operational and enterprise systems including MES, SAP, PLM, IIoT connectors, APIs, and other factory platforms.


• Enable the Factory Data Cloud, supporting its architecture, data flows, and dependable use as a foundation for analytics and digital solutions.


• Improve data accessibility, making trusted data available to analysts, process owners, and digital use cases while supporting appropriate access controls.


• Strengthen data quality and reliability by implementing quality checks, monitoring data availability, troubleshooting failures, and addressing source-system issues.


• Document data assets and interfaces, maintaining clear technical documentation for pipelines, mappings, dependencies, and data definitions.


• Partner across functions, working with the Digital Transformation Officer, Data Analyst, IT data teams, operations, and MES/SAP/PLM system owners to translate business needs into sustainable data solutions.


• Coordinate integration delivery, managing dependencies with internal stakeholders and external vendors and proactively addressing risks caused by non-harmonized sources or access constraints.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, systems integration, industrial data, automation, or a related role, preferably in manufacturing or another operational environment.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Automation, Industrial Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining data pipelines, integrations, and scalable data infrastructure.


• Strong working knowledge of SQL, APIs, data platforms, and data integration patterns.


• Experience integrating enterprise and operational systems; exposure to MES, SAP, PLM, IIoT, or factory data platforms is strongly preferred.


• Experience implementing data quality checks, monitoring data availability, troubleshooting integration issues, and maintaining technical documentation.


• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, with a reliable and methodical approach to delivery.


• Experience with modern cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred), AWS, Snowflake, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT frameworks, and industrial connectivity technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, or similar platforms is preferred.


• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and collaborate across operations, IT, digitalization, and external partners.


• Candidates must be willing to relocate to Charlotte, NC, if they are not already based in the area.


• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the 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

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.

At Siemens Energy, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the energy sector. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Be a part of our mission to deliver superior transformer solutions to the world.

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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• 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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