SIEMENS SLASHES 6,000 JOBS: AUTOMATION AND EV CHARGING UNITS FACE THE AXE

Siemens AG, a titan in industrial engineering, dropped a bombshell on March 18, 2025, announcing plans to cut 6,000 jobs worldwide across its automation and electric vehicle (EV) charging divisions.

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The move, detailed in a company press release, targets a struggling factory automation business and a faltering EV charging segment, reflecting a strategic pivot amid shifting market winds. For tech watchers and industry observers, this isn’t just a corporate shuffle—it’s a signal of deeper challenges in automation demand and EV infrastructure growth, with ripple effects poised to reshape Siemens’ global footprint.

The bulk of the layoffs—5,600 jobs—will hit the Digital Industries (DI) automation unit by fiscal 2027, with 2,600 of those in Germany alone, while the Smart Infrastructure EV charging business will shed 450 positions by year-end. This comes as Siemens grapples with weak demand in key markets like China and Germany, alongside fierce competition in the EV space. Here’s the breakdown of this seismic shift, its drivers, and what it means for the future of industrial tech.

THE CUTS: WHERE AND WHY

Siemens’ automation arm, a powerhouse with 68,000 employees globally, is taking the heaviest hit. The company’s press statement cites “muted demand primarily in the key markets of China and Germany coupled with increased competitive pressures,” slashing orders and revenue over the past two years. Bloomberg reports this unit, once a profit leader with its robotics and factory software, will see 5,600 jobs vanish—8% of its workforce—by September 2027, as Siemens adjusts capacity to match a sluggish industrial landscape.