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Siemens · 4 hours ago

Application Engineer - Automation

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking a motivated Application Engineer to join their Sales Acceleration team, where the role involves driving automation sales success by providing technical support and expertise in automation solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things
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Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead on automation opportunities, guiding customers and sales teams through solution development
Provide application-level support for Siemens automation products (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Drives, Industrial Networks)
Conduct discovery meetings with customers to understand project requirements and identify the best-fit solutions
Develop and deliver compelling product demonstrations and proof-of-concept configurations
Create technical documentation such as system architecture diagrams, configuration notes, and BOMs
Applies acquired process, product and/or equipment knowledge based on current industry trends, best practices, performance, price, and functionality
Performs complex hardware and/or software design consultation in accordance with customer/project needs
Works closely with Account Managers and Sales Specialists to achieve sales and market growth
Resolves very complex technical problems to meet customers' needs. Acts as one escalation point for major customer technical issues when on-site issue resolution is required
Supports marketing and knowledge transfer through participation on at least one technology core team
Provides periodic knowledge transfer events with channel partners in coordination with the Channel Account Manager
Supports our channel on opportunities in collaboration with the channel application engineer and sales team
Generates technical collateral such as application notes and examples for reuse by others

Qualification

Automation SystemsPLC ProgrammingSCADAIndustrial NetworkingMotion ControlHMI PanelsMachine Integrated SafetySolution FittingTechnical DocumentationCustomer FocusCommunicationMentoring

Required

5+ years of experience in automation/motion control systems and demonstration of key responsibilities and knowledge as described above
Must possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
Bachelor of Science in electrical/computer/mechanical engineering or computer science
Qualified to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship of any kind

Preferred

Controllers (PLCs)
Industrial Networking
HMI Panels
SCADA
PC-Based Automation
Machine Integrated Safety
Motion Control and Drives
Prior experience with Siemens Automation is a plus

Company

Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.01B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-02-20Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-09-17Grant· $1.5M
2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $332.4M

Leadership Team

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Cedrik Neike
CEO Digital Industries
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Nicola Bates
President and CEO of Siemens Capital
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