Mechanical Engineer

Wendell, North Carolina – United States of America Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We combine real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We believe that people are the key to business success, and we prioritize our employees’ growth and well‑being. Our global, diverse team welcomes you to grow and challenge yourself. Transform the everyday with us! About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation Siemens Electrification and Automation (EA) offers a diverse portfolio of products including low voltage motor control centers, compact modular reclosers, distribution switches, medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage circuit breakers, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relays. Our US headquarters are in Wendell, North Carolina—just 20 minutes east of Raleigh within the booming Research Triangle. The region offers a reasonable cost of living, top‑tier schools, a mild four‑season climate, and access to mountains and coast. Position Hybrid Mechanical Engineerposition is based in Wendell, NC. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply . Relocation assistance is available. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Medium Voltage Switchgear team (covering both Gas‑Insulated and Air‑Insulated technologies). This role focuses on our SieBreak™ and 8DJH36 product lines, supporting design, documentation, and manufacturing. You’ll make an impact by: Serve as Mechanical Engineering point of contact for Siemens MV switchgear product SIEBREAK™ (CBTM/VCBTM) and 8DJH36 gear Perform design & documentation, collaboration, and support & quality tasks Create all documents for customer approval and manufacturing of Medium Voltage switchgear using Engineering Design and Configurator software (documents include customer specification alignment; 3D models for factory fabrication; general arrangement; side views; bill of materials) Collaborate with Application Engineers, Project Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers across project lifecycle Act as a quality gate prior to release of drawings/documentation to factory and customer assembly drawings, detailed drawings, manufacturing sketches, layouts, inspection data, and bill of materials Own overall work products from a mechanical standpoint, including design, drafting, customer, and factory deliverables Provide factory support during the manufacture phase, ensuring quality requirements are met and provide technical support or clarifications to customers during FAT You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering Three (3) or more years of experience in engineering or drafting of electrical power distribution products and systems Experience with 3D models Proven proficiency with AutoCAD Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities Strong attention to detail, system thinking, and process‑driven with a culture of quality Legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship Willingness to travel internationally, including required trips to Germany Preferred Qualifications: 1‑2 years of experience in a complex made‑to‑order manufacturing environment Experience with mechanical design for medium voltage switchgear, preferably Siemens switchgear and electrical products Proficiency with SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems Demonstrable proficiency working with complex engineering BoMs Familiarity with mechanical assemblies, including galvanized steel, copper bus, welded assemblies, bus supports, and sheet metal Benefits Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits. The pay range for this position is $61,547–$105,509 annually. Salary can be adjusted based on experience, qualification, and geographic location. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact our AskHR team. Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws. California residents have the right to receive additional notices about personal information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens Mobility