Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, computer science, or IT focused on automation, simulation, or AI/ML
10+ years in manufacturing operations and systems/application engineering
Expertise in scalable industrial solutions and system architecture design
Hands-on experience with automation technologies and industrial protocols
Strong technical foundation in IT/OT networks and programming languages
Ability to manage system lifecycle challenges
Excellent communication skills for technical discussions
Responsibilities
Architect scalable industrial solutions that enhance customer value
Lead technical incubation and deployment with teams and partners
Design modular system packages with clear implementation guidance
Pilot and validate emerging technologies with customer input
Ensure integration across legacy IT and modern platforms
Balance feasibility, cost, and maintainability across system lifecycles
Drive pre-system testing and readiness assessments for deployment
Build trusted relationships through co-innovation and technical leadership
Benefits
Variety of health and wellness benefits
Commitment to equitable opportunities and a diverse workforce
Support for professional growth and development
Flexible work arrangements
Recognition of employee contributions and achievements
Full Job Description
*This role is located in Chicago, IL. Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate specifically to Chicago, IL in order to be considered for this role.
System Integration Architect
If you enjoy creating architecture blueprints with direct customer input, and building software systems that address real manufacturing needs, that can be easily deployed with various customers and scaled across
We are looking for System Integration Architect . This position is located in Chicago, IL. You'll make an impact by:
Architecting scalable industrial software systems, guiding technical decisions, and ensuring systems meet business and quality requirements
Designing modular system packages and providing clear implementation guidance
Evaluating technology stack capabilities to support replication and scale across different manufacturing environments
Integrating new systems with existing IT and OT landscapes across the full automation pyramid-from control systems up to MES and ERP
Driving readiness assessments for scalable deployment, including system and quality testing
Building strong relationships with customers and partners through hands-on and strategic technical leadership
Defining system capabilities in scope and creating technical implementation guides for consistent deployment
Basic Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in software architecture or a similar role
10+ years of overall professional experience
Experience in developing, commissioning, or validating software systems in industrial automation environments
Strong understanding of programming (e.g., Rust, C++) and systems development concepts (e.g., memory and concurrency management), as well as communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset
Experience working in cross-functional, customer-facing teams
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
Experience with industrial systems such as PLC, SCADA, DCS, Edge/IoT platforms, and ERP/MES
Experience with modern software practices (e.g., infrastructure as code, automated testing, containerization)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience working with customers, including prototyping, validation, and iterative improvement
Knowledge of testing, compliance, and validation in regulated environments
Willingness to travel during key deployment phases
Experience bridging engineering and real-world deployment to enable adoption of new systems
Ability to share feedback from deployment experience with global product teams to drive continuous improvement
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 $122,951 - $210,773 annually with a target incentive of 15% 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.
About Siemens
Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
