Manufacturing Process Engineer - Power Transformers

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

Job

303833

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Charlotte

Company

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Transformers

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-Level / Graduate

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

• Support initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across manufacturing operations.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and help drive standardization across production workflows.
• Leverage digital tools, automation technologies, and sustainability-focused practices to improve operational performance.
• Participate in process reviews, risk assessments, and corrective action efforts to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production readiness, capacity planning, and operational ramp-up activities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Min 2 years 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 a strong plus
• Experience with SAP (S/4
  
  HANA preferred) and knowledge of TPM
• 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…