Job Information
SIEMENS ENERGY INC Manufacturing Engineer - Automation and Controls (Weekday Day Shift) in Rural Hill, North Carolina
LocationUnited States of America
North Carolina
Charlotte
Remote vs. Office
Office/Site only
Company
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization
Gas Services
Business Unit
Central
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Experienced Professional
A Snapshot of Your Day:
As a Manufacturing Process Controls and Automation Engineer in the Combustion Products Division, youll play a key role in optimizing production processes and improving equipment reliability. In this role, youll blend project management, continuous improvement, and clear internal communication with your mechanical and controls expertise. Your problemsolving skills will support daytoday production needs while also driving longterm improvements that strengthen capability, efficiency, and overall operational excellence within the energy sector.
How Youll Make an Impact:
- Identify and support projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities, yields, productivity, and capacity, by designing and integrating new data capture and analysis tools via IoT and using Lean Manufacturing principles where applicable.
- Develop and deliver technical documentation, estimates, reports, and training materials based on process data to facilitate knowledge transfer and process improvement.
- Provide technical direction and training to internal teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment with best practices and operational goals.
- Monitor and analyze production and equipment performance metrics to maintain cost and quality targets, focusing on production yield, defect reduction, and machine uptime.
- Manage individual Root Cause Analysis investigations and report-outs in response to machine and process failures encountered.
- Assist in asset and process management, including conducting operational audits, managing scrap processes and root causes, and training personnel and lead special projects as directed by management.
What You Bring:
Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, or an associates degree with equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on machine programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), diagnosing controlsystem issues, and integrating IoTenabled devices and sensors into automated systems.
Familiarity with Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and mechanical skills for equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Knowledge of lean concepts, MRP systems, quality control, and predictive maintenance systems is essential.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; preferred qualifications include EHS knowledge and equipment safety protocols.
Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees wit