Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? 

We are looking for an Automation Engineer. This position will be based at Grand Prairie, TX.

You will make an impact by:

• 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.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.