Product Development Expert (f/m/d)
Siemens Energy
Company Overview
Siemens Energy AG
Munich, Germany
2020
Approximately 96,000 employees worldwide (source: siemens-energy.com). Revenue of 31 billion euros in fiscal year 2023 (source: siemens-energy.com).
What They Do
Siemens Energy focuses on energy technology across the entire value chain, including power generation, transmission, and storage. Core areas include gas turbines, steam turbines, hybrid power plants with hydrogen, power generators, transformers, and renewable technologies led by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE). This positioning makes the company a global leader in wind energy, with technologies estimated to support about one-sixth of the world's electricity generation (source: siemens-energy.com). The products and services include both conventional and renewable energy solutions, such as onshore and offshore wind turbines from SGRE, grid infrastructure, and hydrogen electrolysis systems that help customers reduce carbon emissions and enhance efficiency through integrated systems for resilient energy grids (source: energydigital.com).
Projects & Track Record
Notable completed projects include the first power plant in South Africa, built in 1895 by Siemens' predecessors, as well as the introduction of high-voltage direct current systems in 1903. Modern achievements include the manufacturing of critical components for regional energy centers and supporting one-sixth of global electricity through its technologies (source: energydigital.com). Current major projects include a 280-megawatt electrolysis system being delivered to the utility EWE in Germany, expected to produce up to 23,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. Additionally, there are localization efforts such as the Siemens Energy Dammam Hub in Saudi Arabia for component manufacturing to strengthen resilient energy sectors (source: energydigital.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Siemens Energy reported strong results for fiscal year 2023 with a revenue of 31 billion euros, despite challenges in the wind business. The company achieved all annual targets and set goals for 2028, aiming for a profit margin of 14-16% before special items and annual revenue growth in the low double digits (source: siemens-energy.com). Recent announcements include securing an investment-grade rating from Moody’s and agreements to accelerate wind order growth. By the end of 2025, 85% of revenue for fiscal year 2026 and 60% for 2027 had already been secured (source: siemens-energy.com).
Working There
Siemens Energy offers positions in engineering, project management, manufacturing, sales, research and development, as well as leadership roles. Departments include Gas Services, Grid Technologies, Siemens Gamesa (Wind), Hydrogen, and corporate areas for finance, execution, and innovation. The corporate culture emphasizes a decentralized approach that has been maintained since the spin-off, with CEO Christian Bruch highlighting the passion of "Team Purple" for energy challenges and innovation in Berlin (source: siemens-energy.com). Hiring occurs at key locations in Germany, including Berlin, Erlangen, and Mülheim, as well as at global expansion sites to meet the high demand for electrification and wind remediation roles (source: siemens.com).
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Job Description
As a Product development expert - Substation Automation Software - A typical day involves shaping product features with R&D teams, designing and reviewing SAS, HMI/SCADA, and protocol gateway architectures, and validating key functions in line with IEC standards. You'll provide expert guidance, support troubleshooting, document technical findings, and stay on top of emerging technologies to steer the product roadmap.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Act as SAS subject matter expert; support product development and define technical roadmaps
- Design and engineer HMI/SCADA systems, RTU architecture, and protocol gateways aligned with IEC standards
- Support R&D activities, including proof-of-concepts, prototyping, testing, validation, and technology evaluation; prepare detailed technical documentation.
- Conduct technical and architecture reviews; establish testing strategies and validation procedures
- Mentor teams on SAS best practices and deliver technical training for internal and external stakeholders
- Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in substation automation
What You Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field
- Proven long term experience in SAS product development, solution architecture, and SCADA/HMI systems.
- Strong knowledge of substation automation architecture and HMI platforms
- Expertise in industrial communication protocols: IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SV), DNP3, Modbus; experience with protocol gateway design and integration
- Solid understanding of signal management, SCADA gateway configuration, process data handling, and real-time messaging
- Familiarity with modern software practices (Git, CI/CD, containerization), edge computing, embedded systems, and industrial IoT
- Experience in testing, validation, and quality assurance for mission-critical systems; understanding of grid automation and utility operations
- PM or PO certification is a plus, along with proven experience in Product Lifecycle Management processes.
- Excellent English communication skills: German is a plus
About the Team
Our Grid Technology team 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
- In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
- We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
- We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
- The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
- In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026
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