Manufacturing Engineer Automation

About the Role

Job ID
300159
Location
United States of America
Mississippi
Richland
Remote vs. Office
Office/Site only
Company
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization
Grid Technologies
Business Unit
Switchgears
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Entry-Level Manufacturing automation Engineer, you will launch your career by combining hands-on factory experience with exposure to the latest manufacturing technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing process automation projects and help introduce advanced technologies to our operations. Alongside these projects, you will contribute to ongoing process improvement, ensuring products are built safely, efficiently and at quality standards. Each day, you will analyze workflows to help implement technical solutions that drive initiatives to improve safety, productivity, quality and innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Support the evaluation, planning and implementation of manufacturing process automation projects to streamline safety, quality and boost efficiency.
  • Research and assist in introducing advanced manufacturing technologies (such as artificial intelligence, robotics, digital manufacturing tools or IoT solutions) to modernize our processes.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations by identifying waste, analyzing process data and supporting root cause investigations. Assist in redesigning factory layouts and production lines to improve workflow, safety and scalability.
  • Collect and analyze production data and identify bottlenecks to recommend actionable improvements. Collaborate with engineering, quality and operations teams to integrate new automation solutions and technologies into daily operations.
  • Support the creation and rollout of training materials and work instructions to ensure new processes are clearly understood and sustained.
  • Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing principles to solve real-world problems on the shop floor.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field. 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing enviornment ideally involving process automation, advanced technology and process improvement.
  • Eagerness to learn about and work with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
  • Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, process mapping and automation.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on and proactive approach.
  • Effective communicator and team player, enthusiastic about collaborating across functions.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable and excited to launch a career in advanced manufacturing.

    Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

About the Team

Grid Technologies
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology. 

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo 


Rewards 

Career growth and development opportunities
Supportive work culture
Company paid Health and wellness benefits
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401K savings plan with company match
Family building benefits
Parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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.

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