Siemens

R&D Test Engineer - Power Distribution Equipment

Siemens$102K — $175K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 5+ years of experience interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings and specifications.
  • Knowledge of maintenance methods for electrical/mechanical equipment.
  • Proficient in current MS Office applications.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills; proactive learner.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute high-voltage and functional tests on electrical systems.
  • Ensure compliance with UL, IEEE, ANSI, and IEC standards.
  • Analyze test results and generate detailed reports for the R&D team.
  • Document test setups, procedures, and outcomes accurately.
  • Support design team in developing test plans and sequences.
  • Collaborate with R&D during new product development phases.
  • Promote continuous improvement in lab processes and equipment.

Benefits

  • Variety of health and wellness benefits offered.
  • Access to resources for personal and professional development.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an R&D Test Engineer. This position will be based at Wendell, NC.

You'll make an impact as you:
  • Plan, set up, and perform high-voltage, temperature rise, dielectric, and functional tests on medium and low voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and control systems.
  • Ensure all testing is conducted in accordance with relevant UL, IEEE, ANSI, and IEC standards.
  • Analyze and interpret test results, create comprehensive test reports, and present findings to R&D engineering team.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure traceability of test setups, procedures, and outcomes.
  • Assist the design team in preparing for the tests including review of drawings, test plans, and test sequences.
  • Collaborate with R&D engineering teams during new product development and product validation phases.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to lab processes, equipment upgrades, quality, throughput, digitization and test automation.
  • Assist in the development of automated or semi-automated test procedures using basic IT or scripting tools.
  • Maintain test equipment to ensure lab readiness and safety compliance.
  • Maintain working knowledge of UL, IEEE, ANSI, and IEC standards to understand how tests should be performed.
  • Safely and effectively operate cranes, hoists, man lifts, forklifts, and other motorized equipment.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in an engineering field.
  • 5+ years of experience with the following:
    • Understand electrical and mechanical technical drawings.
    • Understand electrical and mechanical technical specifications, data sheets, etc.
    • Knowledge of maintenance means and methods for electrical/mechanical equipment.
    • Working knowledge of current MS Office applications.
    • Excellent team player with strong oral & written communication skills.
    • Fast learner with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to be on-site at the Wendell, NC location.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • Experience in a product test or high-voltage testing environment.
  • Familiarity with power system components such as switchgear, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, and transformers.
  • Experience with testing standards such as UL, IEEE, ANSI and IEC.
  • Proficient in using high-voltage test equipment, power analyzers, thermocouples, and data acquisition systems.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and knowledge of LabVIEW, MATLAB, or other data analysis software.
  • Experience in a certified test lab environment or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facility.
  • Knowledge of PLC-based control systems and SCADA used in automated test setups.
  • Familiarity with SAP, Teamcenter, or other engineering data/document control systems.

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 $102,459 - $175,644 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. 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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