Automation Engineer: Station Solutions & Manufacturing Controls

Siemens

Wendell (NC)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 144,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking an Automation Engineer – Manufacturing Controls & Station Solutions to evaluate processes, design PLC-based systems, and partner with operators to implement station-level automation across the US.

You will develop pilot solutions, validate performance, and support installation and commissioning, while collaborating with IIoT and data teams. Travel up to 20% and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
3+ years of experience programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC-based industrial control systems.
Experience integrating industrial sensors, controls, and production equipment within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to translate manufacturing requirements into practical, functioning station-level solutions.
Experience validating and testing equipment in production environments while partnering with operations, quality, and safety teams.
Knowledge of machine safety concepts, change control processes, and manufacturing best practices.
Strong technical documentation, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% to support U.S. manufacturing facilities.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Evaluate manual assembly and wiring processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and process improvement for our US manufacturing network.
Collaborate with operators, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to define operational requirements and develop practical station-level solutions.
Design, programming, testing, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems, industrial sensors, and human-machine interfaces.
Develop pilot solutions that improve workstation productivity, visibility, material flow, order status tracking, and operator guidance.
Conduct bench testing and production validation activities to ensure solutions meet safety, quality, reliability, and performance requirements.
Measuring and analyzing results against established baselines and implementing improvements prior to broader deployment.
Supporting installation, startup, and commissioning activities within manufacturing environments.
Partnering with Industrial IoT, manufacturing systems, and data engineering teams to support equipment connectivity and information exchange.
Evaluating external automation and technology partners and supporting technical reviews as needed.
Creating standardized documentation, design packages, and best practices to enable solution replication across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities.