Siemens

Process Engineer - Transformer Factory (Greenfield Build)

Siemens$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3-5 years of experience in medium or large power transformer manufacturing
  • Background in manufacturing engineering, project management, or industrial operations
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Familiarity with SAP (S/4HANA preferred), TPM, and OEE
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate globally

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost in manufacturing
  • Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and compliance
  • Drive continuous improvement and standardization in production workflows
  • Champion digital tools, automation, and decarbonization efforts
  • Conduct risk assessments to ensure process reliability
  • Support production readiness, capacity planning, and ramp-up efforts

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company paid health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Networking and exposure to other business units
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Continuous learning and annual training opportunities
Full Job Description
Join Siemens Energy at the ground level of a brand-new, state-of-the-art Transformer Manufacturing Facility in Charlotte, NC. This is a rare opportunity to help build a factory from the ground up, shape manufacturing processes, and play a critical role in establishing a world-class operation.

In this role, you won't just improve processes-you'll design, implement, and influence them, while contributing to the successful launch of a high-performance manufacturing site and collaborating with global teams supporting the energy transition.

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role across the full lifecycle of large power transformer production-from early facility setup and process design to ongoing optimization and innovation.

You'll work cross-functionally to design efficient, scalable, and safe manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the successful ramp-up of production. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in a greenfield environment while collaborating with global peers to bring new ideas and innovations into the Charlotte facility.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across manufacturing operations
  • Design, implement, and optimize processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and compliance
  • Drive continuous improvement and global standardization across production workflows
  • Champion innovation through digital tools, automation, and decarbonization initiatives
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement actions to ensure process reliability and performance
  • Partner cross-functionally to support production readiness, capacity planning, and ramp-up
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Min 3 years (5+ preferred) of experience in medium or large power transformer manufacturing
  • Experience in manufacturing engineering, project management, or industrial operations
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred) and knowledge of TPM and OEE
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment
Why Join Siemens Energy?
  • Be part of a greenfield factory build-shape operations from day one
  • Work on critical energy infrastructure supporting the energy transition
  • Gain international exposure and collaborate with global teams
  • Grow your career in a rapidly expanding, high-impact facility
  • Contribute to innovative and sustainable manufacturing solutions
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.

Rewards
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Networking & Exposure [On site & other BUs].
  • Mentorship & Coaching.
  • Develop yourself as new and potential talent.
  • Annual training.
  • Continuous learning.
https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

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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