Transformer Process Engineer

Siemens Energy

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Parental leave

Networking & exposure onsite

Mentorship & coaching

Annual training

Continuous learning

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC, is building a new Transformers Manufacturing Center, and this Manufacturing Engineer role will oversee the factory build, implement new processes, and lead a high-performance team to prepare for production.

The day-to-day includes defining safety, quality, and cost improvements across the end-to-end process, collaborating with multiple departments, and driving standardization, innovation, and decarbonization while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electric, Electronic, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering; other disciplines will be considered with hands on experience.
5+ years of experience in Power Transformers (>30 MVA & >75.5 kV).
Experience with project management, planning and logistics.
Six Sigma certification and lean manufacturing knowledge strongly preferred.
Experience with SAP and HANA systems.
Familiarity with TPM and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Responsibilities

Define and lead strategies, tactics, projects, and methods to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Lead and contribute to manufacturing policies, guidelines, processes, and procedures for worldwide standardization and continuous improvement.
Research and implement innovations, digital tools, and decarbonization projects to generate a positive environmental impact.
Perform risk assessments and certify critical processes with cross-department input.
Propose, monitor and control short-, mid-, and long-term development projects, investment, budgets, and ensure optimum machine utilization.
Support planning and industrial processes for capacity calculation and training.

Skills

Project management

Planning & logistics

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

SAP/HANA

TPM & OEE knowledge

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

SAP

HANA

Job description

This role will be based at our new Siemens Energy Transformers Manufacturing Center Factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The facility is planned to be built by early 2026 for production commencement. Consequently, the first part of the journey in this role in our company will involve overseeing the construction of the factory and the implementation of new processes, as well as managing the development of a high-performance team and coordinating all aspects of the factory set-up to prepare for production

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in all stages of the Large Power Transformer manufacturing process. This role is responsible for improvements, reducing costs, along the entire process. As Manufacturing Engineer, you will define and improve process ensuring safety, quality and cost. This individual will also work closely with different departments in the organization, sharing experience and information before any process implementation. Additionally, this individual will have oversea exposure with another peer worldwide. This role requires a combination of strong leadership, technical expertise with a strong focus in safety, quality and efficiency, and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Define and lead strategies, tactics, projects, and methods to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while ensuring coherence with internal and external regulations.
Lead and contribute to manufacturing policies, guidelines, processes, and procedures, focusing on worldwide standardization and continuous improvement.
Research and implement innovation, digital tools, and decarbonization projects to generate a positive environmental impact.
Perform risk assessments, share lessons learned, and certify critical processes, involving different departments to make informed decisions.
Propose, monitor and control short-, mid-, and long-term development projects, investment, budgets, and ensure optimum machine utilization.
Support planning and industrial processes for capacity calculation, respond to complex operational inquiries, and ensure the availability of necessary procedures and guidelines, while training and coaching others in the organization.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree: Electric, Electronic, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering preferred. Other disciplines will be considered with hands on experience.
5+ Years Experience in Power Transformers [>30 MVA & >75.5 kV].
Experience with project management, planning and logistics.
Six Sigma Certification and knowledge of lean manufacturing principals strongly preferred. Manufacturing Engineer - Large Power Transformers
Experience with SAP and HANA Systems
Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance [TPM] and Overall Equipment Effectiveness [OEE].

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other test(s) required for the role.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology. At Charlotte Power Transformers, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the energy sector. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Be a part of our mission to deliver superior transformer solutions to the world.

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: [1] https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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