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Electrification & Automation

The Electrification & Automation (E&A) 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 in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future. 

We are looking for a System Engineer - Product Configurator Lead. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. but could be remote.

Our Electrification and Automation business unit has specialized Configure, Price & Quote (CPQ) platforms as a go-to market strategy. Theproduct selectoris a rules-based configuration tool with an intuitive user-interface built over SAP Variant Configuration. Our CPQ platforms enable sales and channel team to quickly generate accurate quotes and price for simple and complex power distribution products, thereby enhancing operational efficiencies by eliminating quote and order errors.

You will serve as a Knowledge Base (KB) Lead for various Medium and Low Voltage power distributionproduct lines.

You will support our senior KB Leadsin their efforts to work closely withProduct Management on the Marketing configurator and pricing of the products. You will also work closely with Operations on the manufacturing or purchasing aspects of the products. Externally, strong relationships with both business development team and Sales team will be important. You will also provide technical support on product configuration to our customers (Channel Partners / Distributors) and Sales Engineers. You should be able to work independently, be proactive in reaching out to customers for feedback on ease of use of the configuration tool and take leadership role in working with software application development teams in implementing enhancements. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Create and maintain product configuration models (Knowledge Base) that optimizes alignment between product options, sales & manufacturing bills of material (BOM) and routing, while meeting the expected performance of end users (Sales Engineers and Channel Partners). Analyze, coordinate, and manage disparate requirements from Sales / Channel Users (intuitive User Interface flow during product selection), Engineering (ensuring valid selection combinations), Marketing (pricing, product literatures) and Operations (Manufacturing BOM & routing). Manage implementation of such requirements in the configurator. Review product list price / cost data from multiple sources and support maintenance of the data in configuration tools each fiscal year. Collaborate with a cross functional team from Product Development, Product Management, Order Engineering, Manufacturing and Accounting in implementing KB enhancements to support PLM projects (new product introductions or obsolescence).  Manage and communicate KB release plans in alignment with department and business unit objectives. Ensure efficient trouble shooting and timely problem resolution with minimal interruptions to business transactions. Complete evaluation and monitor configurator enhancements throughout all stages of Quality Cycle (proposal, definition, build, validation, roll-out and support). Ensure and enforce Engineering Change and Version Control for Knowledge Bases. Take lead in aligning with other development teams for efficient integration of Knowledge Bases with respective applications.

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in any STEM discipline essential (Industrial, Mech. Or Elec. Eng preferred).  Experience in related field will be considered as an alternative. 5+ years work experience in any discrete manufacturing industry.  Advanced understanding of power distribution products in industrial and commercial construction markets using electrical standards of UL and NEMA. Advanced understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes including bills of material and assembly routing.  Strong data analytical and problem-solving skills in identifying patterns and trends and proficient with Microsoft Suites. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to support internal and external contacts within a multi-cultural environment. Good logical reasoning skills.  Must be a self-starter and strong team player able to work in a cross functional team environment. Ability and desire to learn assigned business segment product line. May need to take internal product training classes.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a Make-to-order manufacturing environment. Proficient with any programming language (e.g., VB, Java preferred) Proficient with CAD applications (AutoCAD, NX, SolidWorks, Pro-E). SAP Variant Configuration experience.

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 $82,320 - $141,120. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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