Electrical Engineer

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About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

The EA Business Unit in Wendell, North Carolina, which is its U.S. headquarters, focuses on photovoltaic inverters, medium-voltage power distribution equipment including packaging and services, and solutions, including automation.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer. This position will be based in Wendell, NC.

We are seeking an Electrical 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 in Wendell, NC.

The role will be hybrid, based in Wendell NC, with flexibility to work in-office and from home.

You’ll make an impact by:

● Serving as the Electrical Engineering point of contact for Siemens Medium Voltage switchgear products, including SIEBREAK™, SIEBREAK VCB™, and 8DJH36.
● Independently creating customer- and factory‑ready electrical design documentation using Engineering Design and Configurator tools (schematics, BOMs, layouts, wiring, and one‑line drawings).
● Owning end‑to‑end electrical deliverables, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing needs, and Siemens quality standards.
● Collaborating closely with Application, Project, and Mechanical Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
● Providing factory and FAT support, acting as a quality gate prior to release and resolving technical questions during manufacturing and customer acceptance.

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

Basic Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience designing or drafting electrical power distribution products (switchgear experience strongly preferred).
● Strong knowledge of medium‑voltage protection and control systems and the ability to apply and communicate that knowledge effectively.
● Hands‑on experience with E‑Plan, Engineering Base, ELCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical drafting tools.

● Based in or willing to relocate to the Raleigh/Wendell, NC area; authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
● Willingness to travel internationally, including trips to Germany.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Focus or advanced degree in Power Systems.
● Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for MV switchgear.
● Experience with Siemens 8DJH36 and SIEBREAK products or comparable MV switchgear platforms.

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.

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