MV Switchgear Design Engineer — Hybrid Role

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the Medium Voltage switchgear team, focusing on SieBreak and 8DJH36 product lines. The role covers design, documentation, and manufacturing support in a hybrid work setting.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 1+ years’ experience in electrical power distribution. Domestic/international travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience designing or drafting electrical power distribution products.
• Strong knowledge of medium‑voltage protection and control systems; able to communicate it clearly.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%, including Germany.

Responsibilities

• Create customer- and factory-ready electrical design documentation (schematics, BOMs, layouts, wiring, one-line drawings).
• Serve as Electrical Engineering point of contact for Siemens MV switchgear (SIEBREAK, SIEBREAK VCB, 8DJH36).
• Own end-to-end electrical deliverables; ensure designs meet customer, manufacturing, and Siemens quality standards.
• Collaborate with Application, Project, and Mechanical Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide factory and FAT support; act as a quality gate before release and resolve questions during manufacturing and customer acceptance.

Skills

MV protection knowledge

Travel readiness

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

E-Plan

Engineering Base

ELCAD

Job description

Siemens in Wendell, NC, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the Medium Voltage switchgear team, focusing on SieBreak and 8DJH36 product lines. The role covers design, documentation, and manufacturing support in a hybrid work setting.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 1+ years’ experience in electrical power distribution. Domestic/international travel up to 30% is required.