Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Controls

Siemens Healthineers AG; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG is seeking a PLC Programmer to design, develop, and support industrial automation control systems for manufacturing environments. You will implement PLC logic, HMI/SCADA solutions, and system integrations to ensure reliable operations and compliance.

Responsibilities include programming with Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms, configuring SCADA (AVEVA), testing, commissioning, and creating detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Eautomation or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience programming and supporting Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Siemens S7/TIA Portal systems.
• Experience with AVEVA SCADA platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial communications: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC, Modbus.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, specs.
• Experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing and process control systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement PLC-based automation solutions.
• Develop control system architectures, functional specs, and programming standards.
• Configure and integrate automation hardware, software, and networks.
• Program, troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC applications (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, network, and field device issues.
• Develop new PLC code and enhance existing applications for performance and reliability.
• Design, configure, and support AVEVA SCADA for monitoring and visualization.
• Integrate PLCs, SCADA, manufacturing systems, databases, and third‑party equipment.
• Perform testing, commissioning, validation, and startup activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and change records.
• Support teams in troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Participate in project planning and upgrades.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturing teams to ensure project success.
• Ensure automation systems comply with standards and cybersecurity.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

AVEVA SCADA

Industrial Ethernet/IP

Profinet/OPC/Modbus

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation hardware

Siemens S7/TIA Portal software

Job description

Siemens Healthineers AG is seeking a PLC Programmer to design, develop, and support industrial automation control systems for manufacturing environments. You will implement PLC logic, HMI/SCADA solutions, and system integrations to ensure reliable operations and compliance.

Responsibilities include programming with Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms, configuring SCADA (AVEVA), testing, commissioning, and creating detailed documentation.