Maintenance Engineer CNC - Steam Turbine

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Company-paid health and wellness

Paid time off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Family building benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a senior maintenance professional to troubleshoot CNC machines, PLCs, and process equipment within the Steam Turbine Product Line in the United States. You will lead project teams, evaluate maintenance options, and implement proactive strategies to boost reliability.

Domestic and international travel is expected, with a strong focus on safety and quality. The role demands extensive experience, English fluency, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in a manufacturing environment with CNC/PLC experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Siemens NX drafting preferred.
• Proficiency in English and strong presentation skills required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10%).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machinery and manufacturing equipment in the Steam Turbine Product Line and lead project teams to improve capabilities.
• Evaluate maintenance spending and recommend repair, replacement, or upgrade options based on cost and impact.
• Develop proactive maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce risk.
• Coordinate with managers and internal customers; prepare specs and purchase requisitions for parts.
• Cultivate vendor relationships for project integration and service repairs; manage existing partnerships.
• Share knowledge and support off-shift coverage when needed.

Skills

CNC machines

PLCs

Process equipment

Root cause analysis

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

AAS/BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dedicated team where we manufacture and repair gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators for the power generation market. Imagine being part of a facility that operates 24/7, ensuring the lights stay on for everyone! In this role, you will collaborate with maintenance supervisors to troubleshoot and repair CNC machines, balance spin facilities, and manufacturing process equipment. As an individual contributor, you will lead projects that require coordination and systems integration with outside vendors. Every day, you will communicate turnover responsibilities and work closely with department managers and internal customers to resolve challenges. If you are high-energy, possess outstanding communication skills, and take initiative, this role is perfect for you!

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dedicated team where we manufacture and repair gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators for the power generation market. Imagine being part of a facility that operates 24/7, ensuring the lights stay on for everyone! In this role, you will collaborate with maintenance supervisors to troubleshoot and repair CNC machines, balance spin facilities, and manufacturing process equipment. As an individual contributor, you will lead projects that require coordination and systems integration with outside vendors. Every day, you will communicate turnover responsibilities and work closely with department managers and internal customers to resolve challenges. If you are high-energy, possess outstanding communication skills, and take initiative, this role is perfect for you!

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Troubleshoot a variety of machinery and manufacturing equipment in the Steam Turbine Product Line, leading project teams to enhance equipment capabilities through assigned projects.
• Evaluate maintenance spending to determine the most cost-effective approach—repair, replacement, or upgrade—and provide strategic recommendations based on equipment condition, lifecycle cost, and operational impact.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies on critical assets to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.
• Foster daily communication and collaboration within a complex manufacturing setting, ensuring effective coordination with managers and team members. Prepare specifications and purchase requisitions for parts replacement or acquisition, ensuring the identification of necessary components.
• Cultivate and solicit new vendor relationships for project integration and service repairs while managing existing vendor partnerships for facility services.
• Continuously update team members with the latest methodologies and knowledge, proactively recommending new integration efforts. Provide support during off-shifts, including occasional call-in assistance.

What You Bring

• Preferred qualifications include an AAS or BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and certifications deemed acceptable.
• Required: Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with expertise in CNC machines, PLCs, and process equipment; more experienced candidates may qualify for a higher salary grade.
• Must possess a strong understanding of root cause analysis and preferably have experience with AutoCAD or Siemens NX drafting.
• Professional proficiency in English, outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to deliver presentations at all levels. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10%).
• 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.

About The Team

Our Gas Services division is dedicated to providing low‑emission power generation through service and decarbonization. We focus on zero or low‑emission power generation, encompassing all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators. Our team is committed to exploring decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

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

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.

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

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