Product Development Expert (f/m/d) – Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit; Erlangen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy technology company in Germany seeks a Product Development Expert to shape substation automation product features. You will act as the subject matter expert for product development, designing HMI/SCADA systems and mentoring teams on best practices. A Master's degree in a relevant field, along with proven experience in SAS product development and industrial communication protocols, is required. This role offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for personal development.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration package

Employer-financed pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for personal development

Childcare options available

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in product development in SAS.
• Proven expertise in SCADA/HMI systems and protocol gateway design.
• Strong knowledge of IEC communication protocols.
• Experience in sustainability and energy systems.

Aufgaben

• Act as SAS subject matter expert for product development.
• Design and engineer HMI/SCADA systems while ensuring compliance with IEC.
• Mentor teams on SAS best practices and deliver training sessions.
• Conduct technical reviews and establish validation procedures.

Kenntnisse

Product development

Solution architecture

SCADA/HMI systems

Industrial communication protocols

Testing and validation

Project management

Excellent communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Containerization

Jobbeschreibung

Product Development Expert (f/m/d) – Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Product development expert - Substation Automation Software - A typical day involves shaping product features with R&D teams, designing and reviewing SAS, HMI/SCADA, and protocol gateway architectures, and validating key functions in line with IEC standards. You’ll provide expert guidance, support troubleshooting, document technical findings, and stay on top of emerging technologies to steer the product roadmap.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Act as SAS subject matter expert; support product development and define technical roadmaps
• Design and engineer HMI/SCADA systems, RTU architecture, and protocol gateways aligned with IEC standards
• Support R&D activities, including proof-of-concepts, prototyping, testing, validation, and technology evaluation; prepare detailed technical documentation.
• Conduct technical and architecture reviews; establish testing strategies and validation procedures
• Mentor teams on SAS best practices and deliver technical training for internal and external stakeholders
• Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in substation automation

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven long term experience in SAS product development, solution architecture, and SCADA/HMI systems.
• Strong knowledge of substation automation architecture and HMI platforms
• Expertise in industrial communication protocols: IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SV), DNP3, Modbus; experience with protocol gateway design and integration
• Solid understanding of signal management, SCADA gateway configuration, process data handling, and real-time messaging
• Familiarity with modern software practices (Git, CI/CD, containerization), edge computing, embedded systems, and industrial IoT
• Experience in testing, validation, and quality assurance for mission-critical systems; understanding of grid automation and utility operations
• PM or PO certification is a plus, along with proven experience in Product Lifecycle Management processes.
• Excellent English communication skills: German is a plus

About the Team

Our Grid Technology team enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With~100.000dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global communityismet reliably and sustainably.The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Benefits

• In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
• We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
• We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
• The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
• In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG