software engineer

opérateur sur commande numérique

journeyperson

project manager

application developer

Siemens

I am delighted to share my positive experience working at Siemens, a company that has left an indelible mark on my professional journey. During my tenure at Siemens, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee development that defines this organization.

One of the outstanding aspects of Siemens is its dedication to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The emphasis on teamwork and open communication channels made every day a rewarding experience. Colleagues were not just coworkers; they were collaborators united by a common goal, creating a sense of camaraderie that significantly contributed to a positive and productive workplace.

Siemens' commitment to professional growth and development is truly commendable. The company places a strong emphasis on continuous learning, providing employees with opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement. The availability of training programs and mentorship initiatives not only helped me excel in my current role but also positioned me for future success in the ever-evolving professional landscape.

The leadership at Siemens plays a pivotal role in creating a vibrant and forward-thinking organizational culture. The management team, characterized by its approachability and strategic vision, effectively communicates the company's goals and fosters an environment where innovative ideas are not just welcomed but encouraged. This leadership style instills a sense of purpose and motivation among employees, creating a workplace where everyone is inspired to contribute their best.

Siemens' commitment to corporate social responsibility is evident through its impactful initiatives in [provide specific examples of CSR initiatives or community involvement]. This dedication to making a positive impact in the community reflects Siemens' values and adds a meaningful dimension to the overall employee experience.

In summary, my time at Siemens has been characterized by personal and professional growth, surrounded by a dynamic and supportive team. I wholeheartedly recommend Siemens to anyone seeking a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and employee development are not just encouraged but celebrated.

Thank you, Siemens, for the invaluable experience and the lasting impact on my career journey.

Since the wind power industry is relatively new, especially in Ontario, Siemens requires an adaptable  work force to handle issues in a seemingly reactionary way. For now, change is the only constant thing at Tillsonburg, which can be exciting because there are often new projects developing but frustrating as well since the pace of change sometimes doesn't meet expectations since Siemens is such an enormous organization and some decisions need approval from X, Y, and Z in countries A, B, and C.

I worked in the Logistics department as a co-op student, and I found the entire experience challenging and rewarding. I learned a lot about the internal processes at the plant, and how SAP is used to plan, support, and evaluate them. Learning how to use SAP properly took some time, sweat, and blood, but it's by far the most transferable skill I picked up during my work term. 

A normal day at work would consist of running cycle counts on inventory, manipulating SAP appropriately so that stock levels match physical inventory, checking accuracy of various SAP transactions, correcting mistakes, talking to those responsible about the mistakes in hopes they wouldn't do them again (they did). I may ship or receive some items, order parts from suppliers, review certain quality reports regarding non-conforming material from our warehouse then work with the quality engineer and suppliers to make the material good again and get it back into stock. 

Overall my co-workers were really pleasant, although there are some pretty clear morale issues among the production workers directed towards management and the organization itself. That could be par anyone working that type of job for all I know though.  

I'm exiting my position there within the next week to return to school, and I must say I'll miss it. I hope to work within Siemens Wind Power again after I graduate.

A typical day could start out with news of an outbreak in another province, country, or in Ontario, e.g SARS, or a shortage of a critical item, and it is all hands on deck to get the healthcare system stock up for the fight. This involves getting on board every personnel that touchs your product on board so that stock is in the system where it is needed seamlessly.
This means a lot of talking and keeping your smile in place no matter how much panic you hear from the other end of the phone - during these situations, and they happen frequently, careful and serious attention has to be paid to terms and conditions, people's feelings and perception.
Time has no meaning until the task is completed satisfactory. Then you take the time to say thank you to everyone involved.

I have learned that to keep a level head you need to have a smile in your voice and on your face at all times no matter what is going on - it brings out the best in everyone - and always say a sincere thank you while the storm is raging and when it is over.

You need co-workers that are of like mind because when panic sets in you can look over your desk and get a helpful suggestion or just a smile.

The hardest part is when everything is going sideways you encounter another rule that you have to work around.

The most enjoyable part is when it all comes together - and the ladies and gents in Customer Service, Contracts, Service, Accounts, Management and the customer start to breath normally again.

Everything is right with the world.

There is nothing quite like making a difference in your job every day.

Siemens Canada offers a lot of great benefits. Be aware when you apply / interview that there are multiple divisions in Canada (Healthineers, Smart Infrastructure, Digital Industries, Corporate, Real Estate, Software, etc etc) and that each division has it's own rules, benefits, and standards of employment. 

There are stock options, an excellent benefits program, good pay, and a bonus structure (if you qualify). There are lunches and breakfasts and holiday parties. The people are really, really great. 

Depending on the division, Siemens offers great work-life balance (working from home, flex hours etc) but that depends on your role. If you are in any type of Management function, you are expected to work overtime (12 hour days are not unusual) without complaining, and don't even think about going on vacation without your company phone. Opportunities for advancement depend on the division, and your manager can block you, if he chooses to. 

Collaboration between divisions is non-existent, and sometimes even in divisions, tech and sales don't get along. The inside joke is that "the Siemens way" means no training when you start a new job or get new responsibilities, you're just expected to figure it out.  

This isn't a start up. This is an established company where Management preaches a "speak up" culture, but it doesn't really exist. You may be able to wear jeans on Fridays, but this is still a really corporate environment with a lot of red tape and rules. At the end of the day, you're just a number.

Working in Siemens gave me a multi-lateral experience. I have worked with the Steam Turbines manager, Sales manager, Project managers, Project planner, Procurement department, Gas Turbine operation and maintenance. 

A typical on-site day at work would be like: First thing, we run a test to check if the emergency diesel engines are working. Then we head to the operation room and follow the reading of production/usage of the turbines. In the meantime, I get to ask all the senior engineers any question I want regarding Power generation, transmission and distribution or general questions regarding electrical or mechanical engineering. There is a health and safety seminar once every week to ensure that all engineers and technicians follow the worldwide Siemens rules for health and safety. If need be, we isolate the generators before technicians come to check the wires connecting the generator and transformer.

I learnt a lot about how turbines, generators and compressors work. First my managers gave me books to read and explained to me then we had site visits to practically understand how all these systems work. 

I would not say there was any hard parts of the job as I was there to learn and if I wasn't learning, I was applying what I learnt.

The most enjoyable part was getting on field and watching the process with my own eyes and not on a screen.

At Siemens, every day felt like stepping into the future of infrastructure. My work primarily focused on electrical design and integration for power systems within large-scale infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia.

A typical day involved coordination with international teams, design validation, reviewing specs and drawings, and interfacing with clients or contractors to solve real-time challenges. Schedules were tight, but the structure kept things moving efficiently.

I gained hands-on exposure to cutting-edge tools and global best practices from medium-voltage distribution to SCADA integration. The focus on compliance and safety taught me how to handle high-pressure environments with precision.

Management was responsive and professionally sharp, though decision-making could sometimes get bogged down in the corporate hierarchy.

The culture was easily one of the best I’ve seen truly international, very respectful of diverse perspectives, and collaborative. People helped each other grow, and you actually felt like a contributor, not just a number.

The hardest part of the role? Dealing with last-minute scope changes and vendor delays while trying to maintain compliance with both local and global standards. Long hours sometimes crept in during commissioning deadlines.

Be aware of high turn over in many of their branches (find out how long their oldest employees have been around and how many of them are their compared to size of branch . Example I worked in a branch for 10 years that had about 50 employees. Less than  10 percent of them in including management had been their for more than 10 years. Resolving door. They have problems scheduling man power  and forcasting  business demand either (lots of  cazy overtime or lots of sitting around) work life balance poor especially if you're on holidays. They will not hesitate to call or email you.  They do not train their employees effectively, a teach yourself Sink or swim culture.   do not have continually learning environment plan with employees. You get training at the beginning then expected to train yourself  there after on your own time. Do not have  continuous scheduled online training  program for managed progression or vertical movement in company.  Yearling  assessments only list goals of interest put do not state  a plan or a timleline on how  to achieve goals.  Most goals are cut copy paste from a list that is given.  Very stressful work environment .

This is a good employer if you are planning to grow yourself in corporate business field, and increase your knowledge in most of technical solutions field. 
Every day you need to plan your work and the best case if you do it by yourself and can work without any "order" from your management, this will be a good approach, if not - prepare for a "hard FtF talk" later. I've learned a lot of stuff in a business processes, corporate culture, technical knowledge and know-hows from my colleagues. If you are participating in a project business, like me, it's a good way to be involved in multi-national projects and understand all pros and cons of this business during project lifecycle and increase your skills.
The hardest part of the job is face with a difficulties which stops yourself to implement what you need to do, such as a business processes, technological solutions, relationships, managemet.
 
still feel yourself in a "soviet working system" - don't expect that management will spot you, and if you are not someone's good old friend from his/her off-company life. 
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I loved it. I was only there for the summer. Everything you'd every need to know to do your job are in these binders, one for every station. Every day or week (I forget) we had a team meeting where we'd stand around this board which had everything you'd ever need to know. This included failures, passes, and other information. Our supervisors were okay. Some where power hungry, others were incredibly nice and helpful. My co workers were also really friendly and helpful. I worked the evening shift so it wasn't as busy meaning I was able to meet a lot of them and become friends. The hardest part of the job was probably dealing with all the old equipment. I know it costs a lot to upgrade but I got very good at my job, enough to know the testers were failing working products. I would have to constantly be resetting testers because they would either crash or freeze mid test. The most enjoyable part of my job was how much I could learn just by watching the Repair Technicians fix broken circuit boards. I know I wasn't suppose to leave my post but I would have a few minutes in between to head over and learn a thing or two.

I was asked by previous management to move to Winnipeg under false pretenses. Worked very hard with long hours and not always paid. Which was my choice. I thought hard work and ensuring that the job was done correctly would allow me to advance in the company and allow me to move back home to the east coast. Which was promised to me by the original Operations Manager in order for me to move out to Winnipeg. I trained myself on the Siemens equipment and engineering software because there was no senior staff to learn from. They cancelled the Siemens training courses after the original Operations Manager quit. I could not help but feel that this was done  because I was brought in by that manager.  I was the only staff member in Winnipeg that had training cancelled. All other staff got the training they were booked for.
 They fired the sales person and did not hire another. When I got the large jobs done, I was laid off. They showed no consideration for me and the sacrifice I made to move away from my family for this opportunity. Nasty people.

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