Industrial Maintenance & Controls Engineer (CNC/PLC) — Turbomachinery

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Company-paid health and wellness benef

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced engineer to own the reliability of CNC machinery, spin-balance rigs, and process equipment in the Steam Turbine line. You will lead projects, coordinate with external vendors, and implement proactive maintenance strategies to optimize reliability and downtime impact.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with CNC/PLC expertise, strong root cause analysis, and CAD drafting skills (AutoCAD/Siemens NX).

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a manufacturing setting with CNC/PLC knowledge.
• Proven root cause analysis capability; drafting in CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machinery, spin-balance test facilities, and manufacturing process equipment.
• Lead projects to enhance equipment capabilities and coordinate with external vendors.
• Assess maintenance spend and recommend repair, replacement, or upgrade paths using data on equipment condition and lifecycle cost.
• Design proactive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce risk.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, manage shift handoffs, and resolve issues with managers and internal customers.
• Prepare specifications and purchase requisitions for components and services.
• Source and manage vendors/service providers to support projects and repairs.
• Share new methods and provide off-shift support as needed.

Skills

CNC machines

PLCs

Root cause analysis

Project coordination

English fluency

Travel up to 10%

Education

B.S./A.A. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Siemens NX

Job description

Start with Why

Power plants rely on the equipment we build and repair to keep communities running. We operate around the clock, and we're looking for a hands-on engineer who can own the reliability of CNC machinery, spin-balance rigs, and process equipment in our Steam Turbine line - while orchestrating vendors, projects, and people to make improvements stick.

Is This You?

• Do you enjoy hunting down elusive CNC or PLC faults and turning them into documented fixes?
• Can you translate lifecycle cost and operational risk into smart repair/replace/upgrade calls?
• Are you comfortable leading projects as an individual contributor, coordinating with outside integrators?
• Do you thrive in a high-collaboration environment, managing turnover communication across shifts?
• Will you build vendor partnerships that raise capability and speed up service response?

What You'll Tackle

• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machinery, spin-balance test facilities, and manufacturing process equipment for the Steam Turbine product line.
• Lead projects to enhance equipment capabilities; coordinate systems integration with external vendors.
• Assess maintenance spend and recommend repair, replacement, or upgrade paths using data on equipment condition, lifecycle cost, and production impact.
• Design proactive maintenance strategies for critical assets to improve reliability and mitigate risk.
• Keep stakeholders aligned - facilitate daily collaboration, manage shift handoffs, and resolve issues with managers and internal customers.
• Author specifications and purchase requisitions that correctly identify required components and services.
• Source new vendors and manage existing facility service providers to support projects and repairs.
• Share new methods, propose integration opportunities, and provide off-shift support with occasional call-ins.

What You'll Bring

• Preferred AAS/BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar); equivalent blends of experience, education, and certifications welcome.
• 10+ years in a manufacturing setting with advanced knowledge of CNC machines, PLCs, and process equipment; highly experienced applicants may be considered for a higher salary grade.
• Proven root cause analysis capability; AutoCAD or Siemens NX drafting experience preferred.
• Professional English fluency, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to present confidently at all organizational levels.
• Travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Growth, Team, and Impact

Our Gas Services division advances low- and zero-emission power through service, modernization, and digitalization across gas and steam turbines and generators. You'll contribute directly to decarbonization by elevating the reliability of the assets at the heart of the grid.

At Siemens Energy, ~100,000 people in 90+ countries are building the energy systems of the future, enabling about one-sixth of the world’s electricity. Our 150-year innovation heritage drives our mission to deliver sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy. Learn more about the impact you can make: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

• 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

Legal and EEO Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check, a negative drug screen, and any role-specific preemployment tests.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment 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.