Power Plant Hardware Engineer

Siemens Energy; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 520,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Savings fund

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is hiring a Power Plant Hardware Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain DCS hardware for power generation projects worldwide. You will collaborate with global engineering teams and support project execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical, Control, or Computer Science, 5+ years in industrial control hardware, PLC-based apps, DCS, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical and industry standards. Strong problem-solving and teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial control hardware, automation systems, and PLC-based applications.
• Working knowledge of DCS, PLC hardware, I/O systems, and networking protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, Profibus).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and communication protocols.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and familiarity with UL 508A, CSA, API.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain DCS hardware for power generation projects.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to set design standards.
• Review technical designs and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support project execution by evaluating technical requirements.
• Interface with manufacturing, testing, R&D, and procurement to resolve integration challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, service quality, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Industrial control hardware

Automation systems

PLC-based applications

HMI/SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Control Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As a Power Plant Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Distributed Control System (DCS) hardware for power generation projects worldwide. You will collaborate with global engineering teams, support project execution, review technical designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role also involves troubleshooting complex hardware challenges, supporting customer projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design, develop, test, and maintain DCS hardware solutions for power generation applications.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to establish design standards and deliver first-time engineering solutions.
• Perform technical reviews and support major project milestones to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Support project execution by evaluating technical requirements and providing accurate engineering solutions.
• Interface with manufacturing, testing, R&D, and procurement teams to resolve hardware and system integration challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, service quality, and customer satisfaction.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial control hardware, automation systems, and PLC-based applications, preferably within the energy sector.
• Working knowledge of DCS, PLC hardware, I/O systems, networking protocols, and third-party system integration (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, Profibus).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and communication protocols.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and familiarity with industry standards such as UL 508A, CSA, and API.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

About the Team

Our Turbine Controls SW/HW Engineering team develops and delivers innovative control hardware solutions for power generation projects across the globe. Working in a highly collaborative and international environment, we partner with experts in engineering, manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and project management to ensure the successful execution of complex automation and control projects. Together, we are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and supporting the future of sustainable energy.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With ~100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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.

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Savings Fund
• Parental leave and family building benefits