Siemens PLC Automation Engineer – Field Role with Travel

Pitco Engineering; United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PITCO Engineering is seeking a PLC Programmer – Siemens to join our controls engineering team. The role covers programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting Siemens automation systems in manufacturing and automotive environments.

This field-based position requires travel up to 50–70% depending on project needs, with on-site startup support at customer facilities both domestically and internationally. Prior automotive OEM exposure is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Practical experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, and WinCC.
• Fundamental understanding of industrial automation and electrical systems.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to pass background and drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (TN visa sponsorship available).
• Preferred: experience with German automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi, Porsche).
• Preferred: body‑in‑white, paint shop, or powertrain automation experience.
• Preferred: PROFINET/PROFIBUS, Siemens safety PLCs, or distributed I/O.
• Preferred: experience with KUKA, Fanuc, ABB, or Yaskawa robots; EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission Siemens PLCs and HMIs (TIA Portal, Step 7, WinCC).
• Develop and modify PLC logic, safety functions, and HMI screens.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation systems during commissioning and production.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, functional design specs, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, robotics, and electrical teams for system integration.
• Provide on-site startup support at customer facilities (domestic and occasional international travel).
• Create documentation, backups, and system reports for completed projects.

Skills

PLC programming

Field-based work

Travel readiness

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Step 7

WinCC

PROFINET/PROFIBUS

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

KUKA/Fanuc/ABB/Yaskawa robots

Job description

PITCO Engineering is seeking a PLC Programmer – Siemens to join our controls engineering team. The role covers programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting Siemens automation systems in manufacturing and automotive environments.

This field-based position requires travel up to 50–70% depending on project needs, with on-site startup support at customer facilities both domestically and internationally. Prior automotive OEM exposure is a strong plus.