Maintenance Mechanical Technician - Power Transformers

About the role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you’ll ensure optimal factory performance by conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and machinery. You’ll troubleshoot components such as pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and conveyors using specialized tools and technical documentation.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve urgent issues, support equipment installations and upgrades, and maintain accurate records in systems like SAP and COMOS. A strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement is essential.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you’ll ensure optimal factory performance by conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and machinery. You’ll troubleshoot components such as pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and conveyors using specialized tools and technical documentation.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve urgent issues, support equipment installations and upgrades, and maintain accurate records in systems like SAP and COMOS. A strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement is essential.

• Conduct Preventive and Corrective Maintenance to ensure mechanical systems operate reliably through inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and Diagnose Mechanical Failures in components like pumps, gearboxes, and hydraulics to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.
• Support Continuous Improvement by participating in Genba walks, analyzing KPIs, and adopting a zero‑breakdown mindset.
• Maintain Technical Documentation including manuals, drawings, and maintenance logs for mechanical systems.
• Perform Component Lifecycle Analysis to schedule replacements based on wear patterns, historical data, and equipment tree parameters.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance by following mechanical handling procedures and safety regulations during all maintenance activities.

• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience
  , with preferred education in mechanical, electromechanical, or mechatronics. HS Diploma required.
• Skilled in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
  , including reading and interpreting related technical drawings and schematics.
• Organized and disciplined in task execution, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with maintenance teams, suppliers, and production staff.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet tools.
• Familiar with Maintenance Management Systems
  , with experience in COMOS and/or SAP considered a plus.

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.

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…