Test Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Test Engineer for the SiETAC Assembly Center in Alpharetta, GA. You will develop and execute tests to verify I&C system functionality, performance, and reliability, working closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure robust deployment.

The role requires a degree in electrical or control systems engineering (or 5+ years of experience), plus at least 1 year of I&C testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical or Control Systems engineering, or 5+ years' related experience.
• Experience testing and validating instrumentation and control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control systems and perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent documentation and communication; familiarity with Siemens Energy standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute testing procedures to verify functionality, performance, and reliability of I&C systems.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to identify defects.
• Ensure control systems comply with industry standards, customer requirements, and Siemens Energy quality expectations.
• Maintain documentation of test procedures, results, modifications, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support integration and operation of I&C systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes, efficiency, and best practices.

Skills

Instrumentation & control testing

Root cause analysis

Reading electrical drawings

Technical communication

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical/Control Systems

Tools

Test equipment (multimeters, scopes)

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Test Engineer with Siemens Energy’s SiETAC Assembly Center team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of instrumentation and control systems that support critical energy infrastructure. Each day, you will perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities to verify system functionality while collaborating closely with engineering, production, and quality teams. Your expertise will help identify issues, drive corrective actions, and ensure systems meet Siemens Energy standards and customer expectations before deployment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and execute testing procedures to verify the functionality, performance, and reliability of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects or performance issues.
• Ensure all control systems comply with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and Siemens Energy quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures, results, modifications, and corrective actions, providing detailed reports as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support seamless integration and operation of I&C systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes, efficiency, and best practices.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field; OR a high school diploma with 5+ years of related experience.
• At least 1 year of experience testing and validating instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, control system principles, and related components.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex control systems, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, technical schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail; Siemens Energy I&C experience and relevant industry certifications are preferred.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without 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

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. 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.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement

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