Manufacturing Change & Technology Leader

Siemens España; Wendell (ID); On-site; USD 127,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Wendell, North Carolina, is seeking a Change & Technology Manager, Manufacturing, to lead the technology and change agenda across multiple sites. The role emphasizes digitalization, automation, AI, and data strategy, delivering measurable business impact in a lean manufacturing environment.

The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse teams. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years executing manufacturing technology, automation, or industrial IT initiatives, with automation systems, robotics, and digital manufacturing architectures.
• 3+ years with SCADA and EDGE tech including PLCs, OPC/UA, IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, RS-485, RS-232, and fundamentals of routing/DHCP.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the full technology and change agenda across multiple manufacturing locations, aligning with site and business objectives.
• Drive digitalization initiatives including MES, connected equipment, digital workflows, and shopfloor IT systems.
• Own automation and robotics deployments and ensure successful operational handover.
• Implement the business' data strategy, including governance, platforms, analytics, and reporting, enabling advanced analytics and AI for quality and throughput improvements.
• Design and build the organizational structure to support automation, data analytics, and digital manufacturing.
• Establish governance, prioritization, and performance tracking for the portfolio; manage budgets, vendors, and external partners.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Supply Chain to embed technology into daily operations and handle complex change-related challenges.

Skills

Manufacturing technology

Automation

Industrial IT

Data analytics

Lean processes

Team leadership

Communication

SCADA

OPC/UA

PLC programming

Networking fundamentals

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Mechatronics or related

Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Mechatronics or related

Job description

Siemens AG in Wendell, North Carolina, is seeking a Change & Technology Manager, Manufacturing, to lead the technology and change agenda across multiple sites. The role emphasizes digitalization, automation, AI, and data strategy, delivering measurable business impact in a lean manufacturing environment.

The position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse teams. Travel up to 25% may be required.