Siemens

Electrical Engineer - MV Switchgear Design (Early Career)

Siemens$61K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • One or more years of experience in electrical power distribution design or drafting
  • Strong knowledge of medium-voltage protection and control systems
  • Hands-on experience with electrical drafting tools like AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan
  • Willingness to travel internationally, especially to Germany
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Electrical Engineering contact for Siemens Medium Voltage switchgear products
  • Create customer-ready electrical design documentation independently
  • Ensure designs meet customer and manufacturing requirements
  • Collaborate with Application, Project, and Mechanical Engineers during the project lifecycle
  • Provide factory and FAT support as a quality gate prior to product release

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Flexible work environment (hybrid work model)
  • Opportunities for career growth within Siemens
  • Located in the desirable Research Triangle area
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Medium Voltage Switchgear team (covering both Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated technologies). This role focuses on our SieBreak™ and 8DJH36 product lines, supporting design, documentation, and manufacturing. This hybrid Electrical Engineer role is based in Wendell, North Carolina, with flexibility to work in-office and from home. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Located in the heart of the Research Triangle about 20 minutes east of Raleigh, Wendell offers top-rated schools, a mild climate, easy access to mountains and coast, and a cost of living that allows our compensation to go further. You'll make an impact by: • Serving as the Electrical Engineering point of contact for Siemens Medium Voltage switchgear products, including SIEBREAK™, SIEBREAK VCB™, and 8DJH36. • Independently creating customer- and factory-ready electrical design documentation using Engineering Design and Configurator tools (schematics, BOMs, layouts, wiring, and one-line drawings). • Owning end-to-end electrical deliverables, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing needs, and Siemens quality standards. • Collaborating closely with Application, Project, and Mechanical Engineers throughout the project lifecycle. • Providing factory and FAT support, acting as a quality gate prior to release and resolving technical questions during manufacturing and customer acceptance. You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering • One (1) or more years of experience designing or drafting electrical power distribution products (switchgear experience preferred). • Strong knowledge of medium-voltage protection and control systems and the ability to apply and communicate that knowledge effectively. • Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, E-Plan, Engineering Base, ELCAD or similar electrical drafting tools. • Willingness to travel internationally, including trips to Germany. • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: • Focus or advanced degree in Power Systems. • Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for MV switchgear. • Experience with Siemens 8DJH36 and SIEBREAK products or comparable MV switchgear platforms. #LI-BJ1 #WendellMFG You'll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay range for this position is $61,547 - $105,509 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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