Team Lead - Field Level & Automation Technologies

Are you passionate about industrial automation, secure software engineering, and cutting-edge automation technologies? We're seeking a dynamic Team Lead to drive both the field-level protection software (SIPROTEC / DIGSI) and the automation technology frameworks for OT devices such as Beckhoff TwinCAT.

You'll balance developing your engineering team with setting the technical strategy and vision for both field-level solutions (SIPROTEC / DIGSI) and automation technologies (primarily Beckhoff TwinCAT). Both areas rely on in-house software development - from compiler and deployment tool-chains to simulation and emulation at field level - so a solid software-engineering foundation underpins everything the team does. You'll lead a multidisciplinary group building scalable, high-performance solutions for HVDC, FACTS, and broader industrial control systems, while creating development momentum and keeping the team aligned with the broader engineering strategy.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of software, automation, and electrical engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Define and drive the technical strategy for automation technologies (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Simulink, IoT protocols) and field-level protection software (SIPROTEC / DIGSI) in alignment with the Grid Flow Platform roadmap.
• Drive the development of in-house tooling for Beckhoff automation and self-written simulation and emulation environments at field level, implement transformation workflows using Embedded Coder, Simulink Coder, and MATLAB Coder and ensure secure coding practices across all development stages
• Ensure high engineering standards through clean code, maintainable architectures, secure development practices, and modern software engineering methodologies.
• Drive innovation in automation tooling, virtual commissioning, digital twins, and DevSecOps, while continuously improving development processes and delivery efficiency.
• Manage team capacity, recruitment, performance development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project execution and business continuity.

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or team-management capacity, guiding technical development teams - ideally within the energy or grid-technology sector.
• Strong software-development background, with a genuine eye for clean code, maintainable architecture, and modern engineering practices - the team builds significant self-written tooling, simulation, and emulation software.
• Strong technical expertise in control systems, embedded systems and firmware development, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Beckhoff TwinCAT and PLC programming; familiarity with SIPROTEC / DIGSI and protection engineering is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Embedded Coder, Simulink Coder, and MATLAB Coder and familiarity with real-time simulation platforms (e.g., dSPACE, OPAL-RT).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, combined with fluency in German and English and a passion for driving innovation.

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., At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. 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. Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. Rewards/Benefits * In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme * We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder * We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity * The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programs and learning materials are available for this purpose * In relation to the 'compatibility of family and work', we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical