Siemens · 9 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $116K/yrSiemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are looking for an Automation Engineer to drive the development and integration of manufacturing systems that enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality, while also managing project requirements and stakeholder alignment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things
Responsibilities
Drive the development and integration of manufacturing systems and processes that enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality. Systems may include robotic cells, material conveyance systems, AMRs, manufacturing control systems, and misc. assembly cells solutions
Work with stakeholders to align solution outcomes and drive the solution delivery from requirements planning, vendor alignment, solution testing/acceptance, to final solution deployment
Leverage internal and external teams to execute system designs. Teams may include skilled trades such as electricians, telecom technicians, machine movers/millwrights and also include engineering teams such as panel shops, integrators, OEMs, etc
Develop new data insights from manufacturing and ensure cultivation of new dataflows into factory data pipeline to support OEE and capacity insights
Enable automated information flow from central systems (SCADA, MES) to operator interfaces (HMIs), and work with internal/external teams to drive backend integration (ERP, MES, SCADA, WMS, etc.) efforts
Drive strong project management discipline in project requirements definition, alignment, communications, and execution of project
Identify and resolve issues in shop floor systems, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or combination of related education and experience
Proven experience in automation and control systems design, validation, and integration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and utilize data for decision-making
Strong experience with requirements planning and alignment with solution stakeholders
Proficient in PLC programming (Ladder, FB, SCL), and methods for testing, validation, deployment, and maintenance of control programs
Proficient in troubleshooting and updating PLC/control programs/schematics from OEM/vendors/site production systems
Preferred
Proficient with SQL/Relational DB queries and servers (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server)
Proficient with industrial networking hardware/topologies and related communication protocols (PROFINET, OPC UA, IO-Link, TCP/IP, MQTT)
Experience with electrical/troubleshooting to safely troubleshoot, maintain, and update devices in control cabinets (NFPA 70E)
Experience with Node-RED, Java Script, VB, and OOP methodologies + ALM best practices
Experience with UML/FBD Diagrams to clearly model solution topologies
Exposure to Siemens MindSphere, Siemens TIA portal, Siemens Mendix, WinCC, SIMATIC EDGE, Siemens automation/controls hardware, etc
Company
Siemens
Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids.
Founded in 1847
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.01BKey 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
Cedrik Neike
CEO Digital Industries
Nicola Bates
President and CEO of Siemens Capital
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