Jens Taeuber

Head of Technical Services at Siemens Energy

Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

About

I am a dedicated and forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in industrial steam turbine production and a strong academic background, including an MBA from Friedrich-Alexander University. My passion lies in bridging manufacturing, IT/OT, and digital transformation. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence in complex site environments. My leadership philosophy centers on empowering people, fostering trust, open communication, and coaching—especially when challenges arise. I am committed to continuous improvement and collaboration, enabling teams to achieve sustainable success.

Experience

  • Siemens Energy (Full-time · 6 yrs 3 mos)
    • Head of Technical Services
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Leads a multidisciplinary team, driving product costing, digital transformation, and bill of materials management to optimize manufacturing operations. Champions the integration of advanced IT and process innovations (SAP, MES, IIoT, BI, low-code) and ensures robust cybersecurity and compliance. Fosters a culture of digital literacy and continuous improvement through strategic change management and employee upskilling.

    • Plant IT Support Engineer
      Apr 2020 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Coordinated and delivered digitization projects, including a successful MES rollout, to enhance process transparency and efficiency. Developed and optimized production IT solutions, acted as the main liaison between manufacturing, IT, and external partners, resolved production IT issues, and expanded IT infrastructure to support business goals.

  • Siemens (12 yrs)
    • Plant IT Support Engineer
      Mar 2020 - Sep 2020 · 7 mos

      Coordinated and delivered digitization projects, including a successful MES rollout, to enhance process transparency and efficiency. Developed and optimized production IT solutions, acted as the main liaison between manufacturing, IT, and external partners, resolved production IT issues, and expanded IT infrastructure to support business goals.

    • IT Demand Management Professional
      Oct 2016 - Feb 2020 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Analyzed industry trends and business processes to inform IT strategy and investments. Optimized workflows with tailored IT solutions, supported planning and budgeting of IT initiatives, coordinated system testing, and facilitated change management and IT security compliance.

    • IT Process Expert
      Jun 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Led the development of an advanced online spare parts catalog for industrial steam turbines, improving spare parts management and customer experience. Designed and implemented a comprehensive sales process model, integrated engineering data into SAP, and customized SAP functionalities for seamless operations.