Lead CNC/PLC Reliability Engineer - Industrial Maintenance

Siemens Energy - USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a hands-on engineer to own the reliability of CNC machinery, spin-balance rigs, and process equipment in the Steam Turbine line. You will lead improvements with internal teams and external vendors across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing with CNC/PLC expertise, strong root-cause analysis, and experience with AutoCAD or Siemens NX. Travel up to 10% is expected; domestic and international opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing with CNC, PLCs, and process equipment.
• Experience with root cause analysis and preventive maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machinery, spin-balance test facilities, and process equipment.
• Lead projects to enhance equipment capabilities and coordinate with external vendors.
• Assess maintenance spend and recommend repair or upgrade paths.
• Design proactive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce risk.
• Source new vendors and manage service providers supporting projects.

Skills

CNC machines

PLCs

Process equipment

Root cause analysis

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

AAS/BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Job description

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a hands-on engineer to own the reliability of CNC machinery, spin-balance rigs, and process equipment in the Steam Turbine line. You will lead improvements with internal teams and external vendors across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing with CNC/PLC expertise, strong root-cause analysis, and experience with AutoCAD or Siemens NX. Travel up to 10% is expected; domestic and international opportunities exist.