Electrician

Job Family: Electrification & Automation

Req ID: 519357

Here at Siemens, we take pride in helping create sustainable progress through technology. We support our customers by connecting the real and digital worlds. Our goal is to improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know business grows only when people grow, so we always put our people first. Our global and diverse team is ready to support you and help you grow in new ways.

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Electrification & Automation

The Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit provides a full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets. We support today's power distribution needs while investing in future technologies to build the power grid of tomorrow.

The Knightdale facility will deliver integrated electrical skid assemblies that combine power distribution and power conversion equipment with protection and automation systems. Electrical skids provide outdoor rated, modular, value-add solutions for key vertical markets to improve delivery reliability and lower total cost of ownership for customers.

We are looking for skilled Electrician. This position will be based in Raleigh/Knightdale, NC, a new greenfield startup plant.

Overview

This salaried position supports electrical infrastructure and production operations at the Siemens EA facility in the Raleigh/Knightdale, NC area. The role is a key technical contributor in a manufacturing startup environment and supports skid assembly and one-of-a-kind production operations.

Working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EHS teams, this role focuses on electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The position supports safe operations, equipment reliability, and compliance with Siemens standards and electrical codes.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role supports day-to-day electrical activities aligned with operational priorities including safety, quality, delivery, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair facility and production electrical systems

• Layout, install, alter, and repair electrical wiring, communication, and control systems

• Support troubleshooting circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, inverters, and automatic transfer switches

• Fabricate special-purpose units for electrical measurement, control, and communication systems

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and maintenance specifications

• Diagnose electrical issues and complete repairs per approved specifications

• Perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment and systems

• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life

• Support process control instrumentation and develop standard operating procedures for production employees

• Maintain required technical, maintenance, and compliance records

• Follow and support Siemens safety rules, policies, and best practices

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Completion of a relevant Trade School program or a field-related AAS degree

• 3 to 5 years of industrial electrical experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of local, state, and national electrical codes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Having hands-on experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

• State Licensed Journeyman Electrician

• Showing strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing setting

• Having working technical knowledge of:

• Electricity

• Process control instrumentation

• Writing standard work instructions

• Manufacturing and process equipment

• Welding and fabrication

• Piping systems

• Personal computing

• Being safety focused and detail oriented

• Working well in a startup or changing manufacturing environment

• Communicating clearly with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here ( .

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$44,520 $76,320

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Manufacturing