Mechanical Engineer – Product Development Maintenance
Siemens · Grand Prairie, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Grand Prairie, TX
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Job highlights
- Support product maintenance and issue resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement for electrical products.
- Ensure compliance with UL standards.
- Utilize CREO for design and maintenance.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers.
About the role
Mechanical Engineer – Product Development Maintenance at Siemens
Siemens is a global technology company committed to enabling sustainable progress through technology. We empower customers by merging the physical and digital worlds, improving how we live, work, and move for current and future generations. Our success is driven by our people, and we prioritize their growth and well-being within our diverse global team.
About the Role
Siemens Grand Prairie is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Product Engineering to join our team. This role is crucial for supporting product maintenance, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement for Panelboards (UL67) and Switchboards (UL891). You will focus on sustaining existing products, ensuring compliance, addressing field and manufacturing challenges, and enhancing reliability and cost-effectiveness.
What You Will Do:
- Investigate field, factory, and supplier issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Support failure analysis using test data and inspections.
- Create and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
- Ensure compliance with UL standards and product certifications.
- Apply standard processes (8D, PPAP, deviations) for change evaluation.
- Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product data in SAP and PLM systems.
- Drive cost reduction and product robustness improvements.
- Support value engineering initiatives based on field and manufacturing feedback.
- Resolve production and supplier-related issues.
- Ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned with production processes.
- Support and interpret thermal and electrical testing.
- Validate design changes through testing labs.
- Maintain and update 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using CREO.
- Implement engineering changes in CAD and ensure BOM alignment.
- Utilize digital tools and AI-assisted analysis for trend identification, root cause analysis, and efficiency improvements.
Qualifications:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in product, sustaining, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong experience with CREO (modeling, assemblies, drawings).
- Experience managing BOMs/materials in SAP or a similar ERP system.
- Familiarity with engineering changes and root cause analysis.
- Experience with panelboards, switchboards, or similar equipment (Preferred).
- Knowledge of UL67, UL891, and NEC (Preferred).
- Exposure to manufacturing processes and electrical testing (Preferred).
Key skills/competency
- Mechanical Engineering
- Product Development
- Product Maintenance
- Issue Resolution
- Root Cause Analysis
- CREO
- BOM Management
- UL Standards
- SAP
- Continuous Improvement
Skills & topics
- Mechanical Engineer
- Product Development
- Siemens
- Engineering
- CREO
- UL Standards
- SAP
- Root Cause Analysis
- Product Maintenance
- Manufacturing Engineering
- BSME
- ECO
- ECN
- Panelboards
- Switchboards
- Texas
- Grand Prairie
- On-Site
- Full-time
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your BSME, 2-5 years of experience in product or sustaining engineering, and strong CREO skills. Quantify achievements in issue resolution and cost reduction.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize any knowledge of panelboards, switchboards, UL standards (UL67, UL891), NEC, and manufacturing processes.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss root cause analysis methodologies (like 8D), failure analysis, and thermal/electrical testing interpretations.
- Demonstrate software proficiency: Highlight your experience with CREO and SAP (or similar ERP) for BOM management and engineering changes (ECO/ECN).
- Research Siemens values: Understand Siemens' commitment to technology, sustainability, and inclusion to align your answers with their culture.
Technical preparation
Master CREO for modeling and drawings.,Practice root cause analysis techniques.,Review UL67 and UL891 standards.,Understand SAP for BOM management.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex product issue you resolved.,How do you manage multiple engineering changes?,How do you ensure product compliance with standards?,Tell me about a time you improved product robustness.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Mechanical Engineer – Product Development at Siemens?
- As a Mechanical Engineer – Product Development at Siemens, your primary responsibilities include supporting product maintenance, resolving field and manufacturing issues, ensuring compliance with UL standards, driving continuous improvement for cost and robustness, and utilizing CREO for design and documentation. You'll also manage engineering changes and collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers.
- What qualifications are essential for the Mechanical Engineer – Product Development role at Siemens?
- Essential qualifications include a BSME or similar degree, 2-5 years of experience in product, sustaining, or manufacturing engineering, strong CREO proficiency, experience managing BOMs/materials in SAP or an ERP system, and familiarity with engineering changes and root cause analysis.
- Does Siemens offer opportunities for professional growth in this Mechanical Engineer role?
- Yes, Siemens emphasizes people growth. The role encourages you to challenge yourself and grow in new ways. You'll have opportunities to work on continuous improvement, value engineering, and utilize digital/AI tools, all contributing to your professional development.
- What type of equipment will I be working with as a Mechanical Engineer at Siemens?
- You will primarily be working with Panelboards (UL67) and Switchboards (UL891). Experience with these or similar electrical equipment is preferred.
- How important is knowledge of UL standards for this Mechanical Engineer position?
- Knowledge of UL standards, specifically UL67 and UL891, is highly important. Ensuring product compliance with these standards is a key responsibility of the role.
- What software proficiency is required for the Mechanical Engineer – Product Development job?
- Strong proficiency in CREO for 3D modeling, assemblies, and drawings is required. Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system for BOM and material management is also essential.
- What are the typical career paths for a Mechanical Engineer at Siemens?
- Career paths can range from specializing further in product development and engineering to moving into management roles, program management, or other technical leadership positions within Siemens' various divisions like industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare.