Reliability Engineer - Manufacturing Process Controls & Automation

Siemens Energy•Charlotte, NC

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens Energy is seeking an Engineer for our Combustion Products Division to innovate and improve our manufacturing processes and equipment reliability. This role requires a blend of project management, continuous improvement, and strong internal communication skills alongside mechanical and controls aptitude with problem-solving prowess to enhance production capabilities and drive excellence in the energy sector.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, or an associate's degree with equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on machine programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Familiarity with Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and mechanical skills for equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Proficient in programmable logic controllers (PLC) and networking IoT devices and sensors.
Knowledge of lean concepts, MRP systems, quality control, and predictive maintenance systems is essential.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; preferred qualifications include EHS knowledge and equipment safety protocols; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Identify and support projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities, yields, productivity, and capacity by designing and integrating new data capture and analysis tools via IoT and using Lean Manufacturing principles where applicable.
Develop and deliver technical documentation, estimates, reports, and training materials based on process data to facilitate knowledge transfer and process improvement.
Provide technical direction and training to internal teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment with best practices and operational goals.
Monitor and analyze production and equipment performance metrics to maintain cost and quality targets, focusing on production yield, defect reduction, and machine uptime.
Manage individual Root Cause Analysis investigations and report-outs in response to machine and process failures encountered.
Assist in asset and process management, including conducting operational audits, managing scrap processes and root causes, and training personnel and lead special projects as directed by management.