What are the responsibilities and job description for the Factory Digitalization Engineer-Richland, MS (US) position at Siemens Energy?
A Snapshot of Your Day
As the Factory Digitalization Engineer, you will play a critical hands-on role in advancing digital manufacturing capabilities at our Voltage Regulator factory in Richland, Mississippi. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing software solutions while also leading and supporting the local implementation of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
This role combines software development, database engineering, and factory systems integration with on-site collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and IT teams. You will work closely with shop-floor users and the global MES template team to ensure MES solutions are technically robust, aligned with business processes, and deliver measurable operational value.
This position is based on-site in Richland, MS, with direct engagement in daily manufacturing operations.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
About The Team
Grid Technologies
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.
Who is Siemens Energy?
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.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
As the Factory Digitalization Engineer, you will play a critical hands-on role in advancing digital manufacturing capabilities at our Voltage Regulator factory in Richland, Mississippi. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing software solutions while also leading and supporting the local implementation of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
This role combines software development, database engineering, and factory systems integration with on-site collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and IT teams. You will work closely with shop-floor users and the global MES template team to ensure MES solutions are technically robust, aligned with business processes, and deliver measurable operational value.
This position is based on-site in Richland, MS, with direct engagement in daily manufacturing operations.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Leading the implementation, rollout, and stabilization of MES within an active manufacturing environment
- Serving as the primary technical point of contact for MES-related topics at the site while aligning with global standards
- Collaborating with the global MES template team to integrating local factory requirements into standardized solutions
- Supporting MES–SAP integrated processes, including production execution, material staging, confirmations, and reporting
- Designing, developing, and maintaining custom manufacturing applications, system integrations, and Oracle database components
- Driving continuous improvement by enhancing MES adoption, system performance, data quality, and end-user capability through training and support
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- 8 or more years of experience in IT, software development, or systems engineering, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa
- Hands-on experience developing, supporting, and maintaining software applications, with strong Oracle database expertise (SQL, tables, views, stored procedures, performance tuning)
- Proven experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting production systems or custom manufacturing applications
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical tasks or projects in a fast-paced environment, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills in production-critical situations
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across shop-floor teams, engineering, IT, and global stakeholders
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
About The Team
Grid Technologies
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.
Who is Siemens Energy?
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.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits & parental leave