Automation Engineer – PLCs, SCADA & Robotics

Siemens; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an Automations Engineer to design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize cutting edge automation solutions in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

You will lead automation projects from concept through startup and production support, integrating robotics and machine vision into operations while collaborating across manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering to boost performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls or related field.
• 3+ years in industrial automation and controls engineering.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.
• Experience with Java or Python for software integrations.
• Experience implementing and supporting SCADA and Edge technologies.
• Experience integrating and supporting MES solutions.
• Knowledge of Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Profibus.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, control schematics, and P&IDs.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, commission, and support industrial automation and control systems.
• Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and MES applications for manufacturing processes.
• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation, startup, and production support.
• Integrate robotics, machine vision systems, and automated equipment into manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot controls, networks, and automation-related production issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, electrical schematics, functional specs, and control narratives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

SCADA integration

MES integration

Java

Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

STEP 7

WinCC

NODE-RED

Siemens Industrial Edge

REST APIs

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Siemens in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an Automations Engineer to design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize cutting edge automation solutions in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

You will lead automation projects from concept through startup and production support, integrating robotics and machine vision into operations while collaborating across manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering to boost performance and reliability.