Automation Genesis - Process Automation Engineering Track

Siemens•Harleysville, PA

4d•$81,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens Digital Industries Automation is seeking rising and recent engineering graduates for its Automation Genesis program – Process Automation Engineering Track. This program is designed to prepare participants for impactful application engineering roles within Siemens Digital Industries Automation. The initial six months will be based in Mason, OH, followed by placement in one of the DI Automation hubs or customer regions. The program consists of two phases: a 6-month intensive onboarding phase with structured training and hands-on projects to develop expertise in the DI Automation portfolio, business strategy, and professional skills; and a 12-month immersive phase to deepen technical expertise in industrial process control, gain hands-on experience with large-scale systems, and refine customer engagement skills. Upon successful completion, participants will transition to a full-time Application Engineer role.

Requirements

Eligibility Requirement: This Development Program is designed for individuals beginning their professional careers. Candidates must have completed, or will complete, the required educational credentials prior to the program start date. This program is intended for candidates at an early career stage. Current students seeking an experiential learning opportunity while continuing their studies should consider our internship and co-op programs.
Available to start full-time employment on June 7, 2027
Bachelor's degree: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related majors
Foundational understanding of and interest in process controls, industrial automation, instrumentation, or other complex engineering systems through coursework, research, projects, internships, or other related experiences
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, engineering concepts, software platforms, and design tools
Experience with interpreting, documenting, or analyzing technical and customer requirements based on engineering documentation such as process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, electrical schematics, control logic, or design specifications
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering principles to develop, test, troubleshoot, and commission integrated engineering systems and applications involving hardware, software, controls, instrumentation, and other connected equipment
Demonstrated ownership and time-management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to changing project needs
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to understand customer needs and provide consultation, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in both industrial settings and office settings
Must be willing and able to commit to the required relocations: first to Mason, OH for 6 months, followed by assignment to one of our DI Automation hubs or customer region including (but not limited to) Alpharetta, GA; Elk Grove Village, IL; Chicago, IL; Harleysville, PA; Lebanon, OH; and Detroit, MI. Relocation assistance is provided to hires who must relocate more than 50 miles from their permanent address for each required move.
Travel requirements will be a function of assigned projects (including system installations and commissioning activities at customer sites) and will likely range from periods of light travel (5-10%) to periods of higher travel (50%)
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PLCs, industrial networking, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Previous internship, research, or project experience in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical processing, or project engineering environment
Programming or software experience with Python, SQL, C/C++, and/or Visual Basic
Demonstrated leadership through academic or extracurricular activities

Responsibilities

Actively engaging in instructor-led training, workshops, and engineering projects to build a strong understanding of Siemens and our DI Automation technology portfolio, while mastering the skills to design and deliver innovative and safe automation solutions for customers in process industries (such as chemical, food/beverage, and pharmaceutical)
Developing, implementing, and testing Distributed Control System applications and Manufacturing Execution Systems for greenfield facilities, facility expansions, and system modernization initiatives
Identifying and documenting system requirements using Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams(P&IDs), process descriptions, and/or existing control logic
Creating test specifications, performing simulations, and executing software/hardware demos to validate compliance with customer requirements, and supporting system installation and onsite commissioning activities to ensure successful project delivery
Working closely with project managers, project teams and technical customers throughout the project lifecycle while supporting project proposals, providing technical calculations and engineering estimates, adhering to quality standards, schedule, and budget requirements, and contributing to customer satisfaction