Automation Engineer - Manufacturing Controls & Station Solutions We are looking for a Controls & Manufacturing Automation Engineer. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. You'll make an impact by: - Evaluating manual assembly and wiring processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and process improvement for our US manufacturing network.
- Collaborating with operators, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to define operational requirements and develop practical station-level solutions.
- Designing, programming, testing, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems, industrial sensors, and human-machine interfaces.
- Developing pilot solutions that improve workstation productivity, visibility, material flow, order status tracking, and operator guidance.
- Conducting 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.
You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic 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.
Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing automation, controls engineering, or industrial engineering initiatives.
- Experience improving manual assembly, wiring, or low-automation manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols and networked automation systems.
- Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), production information systems, or operator guidance applications.
- Experience leading pilot programs from concept development through production acceptance and operational handoff.
- Experience evaluating automation integrators, equipment suppliers, or external technology partners.
- Knowledge of Industrial IoT technologies and factory connectivity architectures.
- Experience developing standardized controls architectures or reusable manufacturing solutions across multiple sites.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
You'll Benefit FromSiemens 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 $83,966 - $143,942 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
