Team Lead – Field Level & Automation Technologies; f​/m​/d

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Are you passionate about industrial automation, secure software engineering, and cutting-edge automation technologies? We're seeking a dynamic Team Lead to drive both the field-level protection software (SIPROTEC / DIGSI) and the automation technology frameworks for OT devices such as Beckhoff TwinCAT.

You'll balance developing your engineering team with setting the technical strategy and vision for both field-level solutions (SIPROTEC / DIGSI) and automation technologies (primarily Beckhoff TwinCAT). Both areas rely on in-house software development — from compiler and deployment tool-chains to simulation and emulation at field level — so a solid software-engineering foundation underpins everything the team does. You'll lead a multidisciplinary group building scalable, high-performance solutions for HVDC, FACTS, and broader industrial control systems, while creating development momentum and keeping the team aligned with the broader engineering strategy.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of software, automation, and electrical engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Define and drive the technical strategy for automation technologies (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Simulink, IoT protocols) and field-level protection software (SIPROTEC / DIGSI) in alignment with the Grid Flow Platform roadmap.
• Drive the development of in-house tooling for Beckhoff automation and self-written simulation and emulation environments at field level, implement transformation workflows using Embedded Coder, Simulink Coder, and MATLAB Coder and ensure secure coding practices across all development stages
• Ensure high engineering standards through clean code, maintainable architectures, secure development practices, and modern software engineering methodologies.
• Drive innovation in automation tooling, virtual commissioning, digital twins, and Dev Sec Ops , while continuously improving development processes and delivery efficiency.
• Manage team capacity, recruitment, performance development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project execution and business continuity.

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or team-management capacity, guiding technical development teams — ideally within the energy or grid-technology sector.
• Strong software-development background, with a genuine eye for clean code, maintainable architecture, and modern engineering practices — the team builds significant self-written tooling, simulation, and emulation software.
• Strong technical expertise in control systems, embedded systems and firmware development, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Beckhoff TwinCAT and PLC programming; familiarity with SIPROTEC / DIGSI and protection engineering is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Embedded Coder, Simulink Coder, and MATLAB Coder and familiarity with real-time simulation platforms (e.g., dSPACE, OPAL-RT).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, combined with fluency in German and English and a passion for driving innovation.

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 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…