Technical Expert - Power Transformers

Siemens Energy • Permanent • North Carolina, United States • 3d ago

Location: Charlotte, NC

A Snapshot of Your Day

Siemens Energy is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Power Transformer Technical Expert at our new Transformers Repair Center at Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in technical advising the management team for the entire repair process. This position requires a deep understanding of large power transformers and will also be a technical liaison between customers and the repair center, performing technical analysis, caring out condition assessment to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

This role will be based at our new factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, and will initially coincide with the factory's construction. During this phase, we will focus on developing our processes, refining our offerings, and collaborating closely with a high-performance team. This will involve all aspects of the commercial setup to ensure we are well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers effectively when factory operations start.

How You'll Make an Impact

Collaborate with the sales team to develop technical proposals and presentations for customers.
Assist in the preparation of bids and quotations, ensuring technical accuracy and competitiveness.
Conduct customer visits to understand their needs and provide tailored technical solutions.
Perform power transformer technical evaluation, including on customer sites, and provide reports with repair recommendations.
Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues related to large power transformers.
Work closely with the manufacturing team to optimize production processes and ensure quality standards are met.
Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff on large power transformers and related technologies.
Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and best practices to enhance the team's knowledge base.
Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
5+ years of experience in the power transformer industry (engineering, sales, project management, field engineer, services). Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
Proven experience in power transformers engineering, offer and order management within a manufacturing, industrial or service environment, with familiarity with the technical specifications of the market.
Demonstrate experience in transformer condition assessment including deviation/failure investigation.
Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective process improvements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-centric approach
Effective co-ordination with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
Experience with Engineering software's, SAP & Salesforce is an added advantage.
Ability to travel up to 15 %.
If not local to the Charlotte, NC area, the candidate must be willing to relocate

About the Team

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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

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

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