Automation Engineer – Manufacturing Controls & Station Solutions

Siemens•Wendell, NC

5h•$83,966 - $143,942•Hybrid

About The Position

Siemens is seeking a Controls & Manufacturing Automation Engineer for its Electrification & Automation Business Unit, based in Wendell, North Carolina. The role supports manufacturing operations across the U.S. by identifying opportunities to automate and improve manual assembly and wiring processes and by developing practical station-level solutions. The engineer will design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, industrial sensors, and human-machine interfaces. They will develop and validate pilot solutions that improve workstation productivity, visibility, material flow, order tracking, and operator guidance, and support installation, startup, and commissioning. The role also partners with operations, quality, safety, Industrial IoT, manufacturing systems, and data engineering teams; evaluates external automation partners; and creates reusable documentation and standards for deployment across multiple facilities. Travel to U.S. manufacturing sites of up to 20% is required. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position. Siemens lists an annual pay range of $83,966–$143,942, with a target incentive of 5% of base salary. Actual pay may vary based on budget, candidate qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits; benefit details are available through the linked benefits site.

Requirements

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.
At least 3 years of experience programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC-based industrial control systems.
Experience integrating industrial sensors, controls, and production equipment in 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.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least 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.

Responsibilities

Evaluate manual assembly and wiring processes across the U.S. manufacturing network to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and automation or process-improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with operators, manufacturing engineers, and production teams to define operational requirements and develop practical station-level solutions.
Design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, industrial sensors, and human-machine interfaces.
Develop pilot solutions to improve workstation productivity, visibility, material flow, order status tracking, and operator guidance.
Conduct bench testing and production validation to ensure solutions meet safety, quality, reliability, and performance requirements.
Measure and analyze results against established baselines and implement improvements before broader deployment.
Support installation, startup, and commissioning activities in manufacturing environments.
Partner with Industrial IoT, manufacturing systems, and data engineering teams to support equipment connectivity and information exchange.
Evaluate external automation and technology partners and support technical reviews as needed.
Create standardized documentation, design packages, and best practices to enable replication across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities.