PLC Technician - Data Centers
Siemens Mobility
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Job summary
Siemens Mobility in Chantilly, VA is seeking a PLC Technician – Data Center Automation to join our team supporting hyperscale and mission-critical data center facilities across the United States. You will participate in installation, startup, commissioning, validation, and lifecycle transitions of complex automation systems and serve as a technical resource for project delivery.
The role requires hands-on experience with PLC-based controls and building automation, strong diagnostic skills, and
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience commissioning, controls, automation, building automation, or mission-critical facility infrastructure.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems and automation technologies.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, specifications, network architectures, and sequences of operation documentation.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, testing, troubleshooting, or validation of complex automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Participate in startup, checkout, commissioning, validation, and customer acceptance activities for data center automation projects.
- Support installation verification, panel checkout, point-to-point testing, I/O validation, loop testing, and functional performance testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLC controllers, field devices, instrumentation, networking components, control panels, and integrated automation systems.
- Assist with startup and commissioning of facility automation systems associated with cooling, electrical distribution, backup power, environmental monitoring, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Review project drawings, specifications, network architectures, sequences of operation, control schematics, and commissioning documentation.
- Support integrated systems testing including FAT, SAT, functional testing, and customer witness activities.
- Perform system diagnostics and validate operation of PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O, network communications, and automation interfaces.
- Coordinate technical activities with project teams, contractors, vendors, service personnel, and customer representatives.
- Document deficiencies, corrective actions, commissioning results, software backups, redlines, and turnover documentation.
- Support customer training and project closeout activities.
- Assist with service transition and lifecycle readiness activities to ensure successful long-term operation of installed systems.
- Serve as a technical resource supporting continuous improvement initiatives and best practices for data center automation delivery.
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Job description
- Chantilly - Virginia - United States of America
Position Location: This role supports ourChantilly, VA location, which serves customers throughout the greater Northern Virgina area. This will position will specifically support a Data Center.
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We improve how people live, work, and move today and for the next generation. We know that a business only thrives when its people thrive. That's why we put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Our Smart Buildings automation solutions help customers create efficient, safe, adaptable, and sustainable environments. As data center infrastructure continues to evolve to support cloud computing, AI, and mission-critical operations, Siemens is delivering integrated automation and digitalization solutions that improve reliability, resiliency, visibility, and lifecycle performance.
As a PLC Technician – Data Center Automation, you will participate in the installation, startup, commissioning, validation, and lifecycle transition of complex automation systems supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and mission-critical data center facilities throughout the United States.
You will serve as a technical resource during project execution, collaborating with engineering, project management, commissioning, service, subcontractor, and customer teams to ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
As a PLC Technician, you will:
- Participate in startup, checkout, commissioning, validation, and customer acceptance activities for data center automation projects.
- Support installation verification, panel checkout, point-to-point testing, I/O validation, loop testing, and functional performance testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLC controllers, field devices, instrumentation, networking components, control panels, and integrated automation systems.
- Assist with startup and commissioning of facility automation systems associated with cooling, electrical distribution, backup power, environmental monitoring, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Review project drawings, specifications, network architectures, sequences of operation, control schematics, and commissioning documentation.
- Support integrated systems testing including FAT, SAT, functional testing, and customer witness activities.
- Perform system diagnostics and validate operation of PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O, network communications, and automation interfaces.
- Coordinate technical activities with project teams, contractors, vendors, service personnel, and customer representatives.
- Document deficiencies, corrective actions, commissioning results, software backups, redlines, and turnover documentation.
- Support customer training and project closeout activities.
- Assist with service transition and lifecycle readiness activities to ensure successful long-term operation of installed systems.
- Serve as a technical resource supporting continuous improvement initiatives and best practices for data center automation delivery.
- High School Diploma, GED, technical degree, military training, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience supporting commissioning, controls, automation, building automation, industrial controls, electrical systems, or mission-critical facility infrastructure.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems and automation technologies.
- Ability to read and interpret: electrical schematics, control drawings, specifications, network architectures, and sequence of operations documentation
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, testing, troubleshooting, or validation of complex automation systems.
- Ability to travel up to 75%.
- Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare.From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids,to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology withpurposeadding real valueforcustomers.
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed toprovidingequitableopportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.#LI-TAG #Southeast-EREF#VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouseHvaccontrols, building controls, building automation, programming, field technician, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, direct digital control, apogee,desigo,modbus,tridium, Niagara,alerton, controls, commissioning,lonworks,bacnet,ddc,bau,bms, building management, mechanical systems, system integration
The pay range for this position is$77,910 - $133,560annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.
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Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, click here .
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered foremployment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
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