PLC Technician - Data Centers

Siemens AG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Chantilly, VA is seeking a PLC Technician – Data Center Automation to join our Smart Infrastructure team, supporting hyperscale and mission-critical data centers. You will participate in installation, startup, commissioning, validation, and lifecycle transitions of complex automation systems.

You will collaborate with engineering, project management, commissioning and customer teams to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction, while troubleshooting PLC-based systems and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical degree/military training preferred.
• 5+ years in commissioning, controls, automation, or mission-critical facility infra.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems and automation tech.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, control drawings, specs, and sequences.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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 with PLC controllers, field devices, networking components, and automation systems.
• Assist with startup and commissioning of facility automation systems for cooling, electrical distribution, and critical infrastructure.
• Review drawings, network architectures, and commissioning docs; support FAT/SAT testing and turnover.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Control systems

Electrical schematics reading

Project collaboration

On-site installation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or military/apprenticeship

Tools

Desigo

Modbus

Niagara

Tridium

LONWORKS

BACnet

Job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 522880

Position Location: This role supports ourChantilly, VA location, which serves customers throughout the greater Northern Virginia 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 thrives. 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.

Transformthe everydaywith us!

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.

Responsibilities

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.

**You will make an impact with these qualifications:**

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

About Siemens

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.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

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

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You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

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.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Engineering