Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation!  We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

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About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit delivers a comprehensive portfolio of energy distribution systems and solutions across all markets and sales channels. We support today’s power distribution needs while investing in our Future Grids portfolio and digital applications to enable the power distribution grid of tomorrow.

The EA Business Unit’s U.S. headquarters in Wendell, North Carolina, specializes in medium‑voltage power distribution equipment, including primary and secondary switchgear, controllers, contactors, circuit breakers, as well as OEM and replacement/retrofit solutions and services. The facility also assembles low‑voltage motor control centers and low‑voltage switchboards. In addition, the factory has in‑house fabrication capabilities, including metal punching and bending, along with automated wire‑harness manufacturing processes.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician. This position will be based in Knightdale, NC

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician is responsible for manufacturing capability, continuity, and continuous improvement at the station level and within the line level. This includes improvements to production methods, workcenter design, fixture design, ergonomics, tooling management,connection of digital and automation devices (IT/OT), and creation of work instruction / SOP and other types of standard production process documentation.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Completes manufacturing improvement projects, tasks, and installations of new devices or new equipment related to either setting up a new production line or optimizing existing lines for efficiency. 
• Ensures baseline capability and reliability of machines and workstations within a production line by analyzing and seeking to optimize station design, ergonomics, material handling, tooling management, data acquisition and signaling systems, visual controls / 6S, and standard documentation. 
• Communicates and cooperates with the manufacturing engineering team, the manufacturing workforce, quality control, safety management, production management, and supply chain management to devise and implement solutions which eliminate waste and increase efficiency and reliability of processes.
• Provides fast response to production teams during urgent issues / unplanned downtime / flow-blocking events.
• Assists Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers in the implementation of new line layouts, equipment installations, and other strategic measures to ensure line readiness for production ramp-up targets. 
• Coordinates with external vendors to develop, estimate, quote, design, and produce desired solutions for manufacturing productivity. Iterates as needed until the solution stabilizes.
• Ensures that newly-deployed improvements are sustained and standardized by devising controlling mechanisms, documentation, checks, signals, confirmations, or other elements to be integrated into the new process.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to measure, specify, sketch, and install mechanical assembly fixtures such as workholding devices, workstation features, and material handling devices. 
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Associates degree or higher in a technical or engineering field
• AutoCAD & 3D modeling (Solidworks or similar)
• Knowledge of mechanical principles related to assembly operations (hardware, fasteners, tools, torque)
• Conversational awareness of electronic devices for manufacturing control such as PLCs, Andon systems, switches, sensors 
• Awareness of Lean manufacturing principles (8 Wastes, Value-Add, 5S, Root Cause Analysis), and industrial shop safety and ergonomics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PLC programming
• Experience with 3D printing
• Experience with electrical assembly / wiring / electronics installation
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering field
• Experience with data analysis 
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP

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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We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.