Electrical Engineering Manager - Electrical Design
About The Position
Siemens is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for its Design team at the Siemens Electrification & Automation U.S. headquarters in Wendell, North Carolina. The business unit partners with utilities and EPCs to provide integrated turnkey electrical systems supporting grid modernization, capacity expansion, and the energy transition. This hybrid role leads electrical engineering project execution and team performance while working across engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, and global functions. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates; local candidates are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, product engineering, or power distribution systems.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience, including direct supervision, project leadership, technical leadership, or team coordination responsibilities.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production environments.
- Knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment, protection and control systems, and industrial electrical design practices.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with medium-voltage switchgear products.
- Experience with Siemens 8DJH36, SieBreak, or similar medium-voltage platforms.
- Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, NEMA, and IEC standards.
- Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, SAP, Teamcenter, NXTools, or similar engineering systems.
- Previous people-management experience involving performance management and talent development.
- Experience supporting product localization or engineering transformation initiatives.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
Responsibilities
- Empower and mentor the engineering team, supporting professional growth, talent planning, and high-performance standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional work with sales, quality, global engineering, and manufacturing to achieve operational execution.
- Direct end-to-end electrical engineering project execution to meet delivery timelines, quality standards, and technical requirements.
- Partner with manufacturing operations to resolve production challenges, address non-conformances, and advance continuous improvement.
- Promote digital workflows, design standardization, and process optimization to improve engineering productivity and product quality.
- Measure team effectiveness using key metrics and shape strategic initiatives for long-term business growth.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
- Target incentive of 10% of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
