Job Title: Transfer of Technology Team Lead – Factory Capacity Project
Employment Type: Full-Time
This position is for new factory expansion / Greenfield Transformer factory project - Purple Elephant (Site/location to be finalized)
Description:
At Siemens Energy, we can. Our technology is key, but our people make the difference. Brilliant minds innovate. They connect, create, and keep us on track towards changing the world’s energy systems. Their spirit fuels our mission.
Our culture is defined by caring, agile, respectful, and accountable individuals
Role Overview: -
As the Transfer of Technology Workstream Lead for a new greenfield Power Transformer manufacturing facility, you will define the manufacturing process engineering strategy and drive execution from early design through start of production. You will lead equipment concept and specification, supplier selection and procurement support, and oversee build, delivery, installation, and commissioning—working closely with senior management and cross-functional project leaders.
You will guide a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring solutions meet Indian legislation and Siemens Energy EHS and quality standards, and that deliverables are fully documented and auditable. Success requires strong leadership in complex industrial projects, change management capability, and a continuous-improvement mindset to keep manufacturing solutions state-of-the-art.
Role & Responsibility:-
Ensure equipment design, installation, and commissioning comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements while achieving required capacity and performance.- Own Capex and one-time cost planning/tracking; ensure robust document management and provide training and support to the team.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and on-time delivery across the workstream and stakeholders.
- Define and implement material and production flow across manufacturing areas.
- Finalize detailed layouts for production and testing areas, including interfaces with logistics and utilities.
- Define and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing processes, including quality control gates and milestones.
- Develop a competence matrix per workstation (headcount, skills/know-how) and support ramp-up planning.
- Support the implementation of digital manufacturing solutions and data-driven performance management.
Accountable for :
Delivery of project milestones in line with the agreed timeline.- Management of project budgets (Capex and one-time costs) with transparency and control.
- Zero accidents, zero fatalities, and zero high-potential incidents.
- 100% legal compliance for EHS requirements and audit readiness.
About the team
You will work in a dynamic, international site team—collaborating with experts in construction, commissioning, EHS, logistics, and commercial management. The environment is fast-paced, safety-driven, and highly team-oriented, with engineers, supervisors, and support functions working closely together to deliver reliable, high-quality manufacturing capabilities for our customers.
The Transfer of Technology team plays a critical role in our Project Expansions and Operations business. This position reports to the Execution Project Manager and collaborates closely with all project workstreams and operational areas, leading directly the engineering team working on Transfer of Technology. The role offers access to continuous training and international certifications, participation in strategic productivity and sustainability initiatives, and involvement in the digital transformation of all our manufacturing processes through innovative technologies. You will thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment that values new perspectives and encourages innovation.
What we offer
We offer the opportunity to shape a new manufacturing site from the ground up, with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and international collaboration. You will be supported through continuous learning and an inclusive culture that values safety, quality, and innovation.
Continuous training and access to international certifications- Participation in strategic productivity and sustainability initiatives
- Active role in digital transformation and advanced manufacturing technologies
- Diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical )- Advanced degree (preferred)
Experience
- Extensive experience 15 years with large power transformers in manufacturing engineering/processes and/or production operations
- Experience in capacity expansions and/or greenfield manufacturing projects (preferred)
- Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering complex engineering solutions
- Hands-on experience with process development (layout, labor concept, investment definition) and efficiency improvement
- Project delivery, risk management, and stakeholder management skills; ability to balance priorities in a dynamic environment
Skills
- Excellent communication and change leadership skills
- Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
- Strong conflict management and stakeholder alignment capability
- Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to enforcing standards
Additional information
- Reporting line: Execution Project Manager
- Work location: India (initially Kalwa; expected transfer to a new site as the facility ramps up)
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
Note:- Applicants should be willing to relocate to any part of India as per business requirements.
We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?
This role is based for Greenfield factory Setup, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.
We’re Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.
