Digitalization Project Engineer-Richland, MS

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Location

United States of America

Mississippi

Remote vs. Office

Office/Site only

Company

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Switchgears

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

This position is a new addition for business continuity within the Switchgears Jackson manufacturing facility, reporting to the Circuit Breaker Product Business. The role is critical for leading the implementation of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and overseeing other digital factory responsibilities to support modern manufacturing operations. To meet these objectives, the role is structured around three core areas: end-to-end project management of the MES rollout, cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, and comprehensive user enablement.

This approach ensures the project is delivered on schedule while aligning local factory needs with global standards and driving successful adoption on the shop floor. Given the focus on deploying digital systems in a manufacturing context, the ideal candidate will possess proven project management capabilities from a heavy industrial environment. Essential requirements include strong communication skills to bridge technical and operational teams, and a solid understanding of MES concepts and factory workflows.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• MES Project Management & Implementation
• Lead the local implementation of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), managing the project lifecycle from initial planning and design through go-live and stabilization.
• Develop and maintain project plans, track progress against schedules, manage budget, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure stakeholder alignment across all work streams.
• Coordinate all MES-related activities on-site, ensuring the system is delivered on time and is configured to support the factory's manufacturing operations effectively.
• Troubleshoot technical and process-related issues during and after implementation to ensure system stability and long-term success.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
• Act as the primary communication bridge between the local Jackson factory team and the global MES template group, ensuring local requirements are understood and global solutions are adapted appropriately.
• Facilitate regular meetings and workshops with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and IT, to align on business processes and resolve challenges.
• Translate complex technical information and project updates for various audiences, from shop-floor teams to senior leadership, ensuring clarity and shared understanding.
• User Enablement & Change Management
• Develop and execute a comprehensive training plan, including workshops and hands-on support, to empower end-users and key personnel in adopting new MES workflows.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for user feedback, questions, and support requests related to the new MES system.
• Champion the adoption of digital work instructions and data collection processes on the shop floor, driving a culture of continuous improvement and digital transformation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical), Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of project management experience in a heavy manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering environment. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
• Proven experience with MES concepts (e.g., work centers, routings, digital work instructions, data collection)
• Direct experience with SAP-DM is a plus.

Travel, as needed (~5%)

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.

Who is Siemens Energy?

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.

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