High Voltage Test Engineer II – Power Transformers

Siemens Energy

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High Voltage Test Engineer II – Power Transformers

About the Role

Job ID

290121

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Charlotte

Remote vs. Office

Office/Site only

Company

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Transformers

Full / Part time

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Siemens Energy is seeking a motivated Test Engineer to support critical test operations in our Power Transformers Test Field. In this role, you’ll help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and operational safety—directly contributing to reliable global energy infrastructure.

You’ll work hands‑on alongside test engineers and technicians, collaborating closely with customers and cross‑functional teams including engineering, production, quality, and project execution. You’ll also play a key role in developing and improving test procedures, solving technical challenges, and promoting a safe, collaborative work environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Integrate the test team in the execution of test plans for power transformers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Understand the consequences of not meeting customers and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure alignment to safety protocols and procedures in all test operations.
• Proactively act, identifying safety risks and collaborating proposing measures to mitigate them.
• Develop and implement test procedures, methodologies, and standard processes to enhance test efficiency and product quality.
• Collaborate with the engineering, production and quality teams to identify, register, communicate and resolve test issues, supporting root cause analysis.
• Design and oversee the setup of test equipment, fixtures, and instrumentation required for product test.
• Ensure the maintenance and calibration of test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Actively troubleshoot test systems.
• Handle the documentation of test results, reports, and statistical analysis to support product development, certification, and quality assurance processes.
• Propose continuous improvement initiatives in test processes, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance test capabilities and product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product and technology development projects, ensuring that test requirements are integrated from the design phase.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in high‑voltage electrical testing (transformer manufacturing or related).
• Knowledge of transformer test standards and quality methodologies.
• Experience with test equipment, data acquisition systems, and troubleshooting.
• Strong safety mindset, problem‑solving skills, and communication abilities.
• Flexibility for shift work and occasional international travel.
• If not already located in Charlotte, NC, the selected candidate must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided).
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current employer-sponsored work authorization. Those candidates with current US work authorization could be considered for a transfer.

About the Team

At Charlotte Power Transformers, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the energy sector. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Be a part of our mission to deliver superior transformer solutions to the world.

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

Jobs & Careers: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

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