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Applications Engineer - Switchgear

Siemens Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing
Wendell, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Job ID

504210

Posted since

24-Apr-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Engineering

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

  • Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification And Automation

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

The EA Business Unit in Wendell, North Carolina, which is its U.S. headquarters, focuses on photovoltaic inverters, medium-voltage power distribution equipment including packaging and services, and solutions, including automation.

We are looking for an Applications Engineer. This Hybrid position (2-3 days in office / 2-3 days remote) will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to support business growth within the EA Business Unit by delivering competitive, customer‑focused technical and commercial solutions. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and PMO to develop proposals for customers across industrial, construction, and data center markets.

This role may be converted to a remote position based on experience and qualifications, with occasional travel to Wendell for trainings, workshops, and key meetings

You’ll make An Impact By

  • Translating customer specifications, drawings, and requirements into optimized technical solutions and scopes of work
  • Developing layouts, single‑line diagrams, and cost models to support competitive, value‑engineered proposals
  • Leading technical evaluations and vendor selections, including RFQs for third‑party equipment
  • Partnering with Sales and Business Development to support customer discussions, negotiations, and proposal presentations
  • Ensuring a smooth handover from bid to execution by collaborating closely with PMO and cross‑functional teams

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • 2 years relevant experience
  • Travel Required – Less than 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with medium‑voltage power distribution, including switchgear and transformer applications
  • Ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications & single line diagrams, apply appropriate product offerings to meet the customers’ expectations in cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
  • Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards
  • Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and willingness to learn product configuration/pricing applications.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, or similar 2D layout tools

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $61,547 - $105,509 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

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Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

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