Automation-Focused Manufacturing Engineer (PLC & Siemens)

Siemens; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer based in Grand Prairie, TX, at the Breaker plant, focusing on PLC programming and automation. You will lead projects using Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal, support production teams, and drive process improvements to boost OEE and productivity.

The role requires 1–3 years of Manufacturing Engineer experience and a background in reading schematics, lean manufacturing, and TCP/IP networking. A Bachelor's in Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment working with PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics & technical documentation.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Basic familiarity with TCP/IP networking concepts
• Ability to work hands-on in a light manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement projects utilizing Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal while adhering to internally developed programming standards.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to production teams for PLC-related issues, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process & productivity improvement, equipment optimization, and automation opportunities.
• Design, integrate, & implement new production processes, fixtures, jigs, & machines
• Implementation of engineering change notifications including updates to label & laser printing, bills of materials, kanban materials, MES systems, & trace data.
• Participate in & lead improvement projects to increase OEE & productivity

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

TCP/IP networking

Hands-on work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

HMIs

Safety ES

3D/2D CAD

Job description

Siemens is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer based in Grand Prairie, TX, at the Breaker plant, focusing on PLC programming and automation. You will lead projects using Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal, support production teams, and drive process improvements to boost OEE and productivity.

The role requires 1–3 years of Manufacturing Engineer experience and a background in reading schematics, lean manufacturing, and TCP/IP networking. A Bachelor's in Engineering is required.