Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - Inverter Technology

We are seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to assist in the Siemens Contract Manufacturing facility/group for Siemens Inverter business. This position will be based out of one of four locations: MA, NC, TN or WI. Must be willing to relocate to the pertinent Manufacturing facility's location., The Siemens Manufacturing Electrical Engineer works closely with our Contract Manufacturer, internal Siemens and KACO personnel to resolve production line issues, testing issues, implement production improvements and work with our Contract Manufacturer to implement improvement processes with a focus on optimization of the production line. The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer role assists in creating and developing a comprehensive technical production solutions, that include hardware and software requirements for Solar PV products.

Additionally, the Manufacturing Electrical Engineer will prepares/deliver presentations at internal meetings with Siemens, KACO and Contract Manufacturing personnel. This person will also evaluate best in class metrics for Solar Inverter production and implement solutions to meet these world class targets.

You'll make an impact by:

• Support the transfer of production lines and ensure the flawless launch of new products in the US
• Provide technical support for the production line plan, the equipment installation and floor layout.
• Provide technical support for sustaining the current product in production.
• Collaborate with the technical teams to resolve any manufacturing problems & testing issues. Perform hands-on trouble shooting and repairing equipment.
• Work with plant team to optimize the product and process and reduce cycle time
• Provide technical support to evaluate components for cost-saving & obsolesce
• Provide regular presentations to internal Siemens and KACO management on overall production line metrics i.e. cost, production issues, suggested improvements
• Create/Develop documents to support production line improvements and cost savings opportunities
• Ability to support/handle software related problems and interpret schematics in the inverter test chambers in collaboration with the respective KACO/Siemens experts.
• Perform on-site supplier visits, provide guidance to Siemens Procurement & Quality personnel as needed.

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Also, a career path with
• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering systems or Production Support within the Photovoltaic, Energy Storage, Inverter, Power Conversion, or Electronics industry.
• Experience with 3-phase string inverters/projects and/or projects for commercial solar use is a plus.
• Technically proficient and comfortable working with internal Siemens and KACO and Contract Manufacturing personnel to explain complex topics within the Manufacturing environment.
• Technical aptitude generating and reading production specifications, test protocols and automation opportunities.
• Understanding of North America (UL) and European regulatory standards within the PV Inverter, Power Conversion and/or Electronics industry
• Ability to interpret 2D engineering prints
• Willing to travel internationally up to 3 months for training in the beginning and average 10% of the time annually.

Preferred Qualification

• Support implementing new manufacturing methods including training of others to execute a process.
• Ability to work with Siemens personnel globally. Ability to work with different cultures, global customers and suppliers, and clear communication channels to accomplish targeted goals.
• Experience with PCB and PCBA manufacturing
• Proficiency in CAD, preferably in NX
• A positive, high-energy professional and willing to go the "extra mile" to complete a task. Comfortable in a global dynamic and fluid environment.
• Ability to interact, collaborate and work with a wide variety of professionals both internally and externally at all levels and disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects/deadlines and a variety of issues and initiatives concurrently.

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