Senior Automation & Controls Engineer
About The Position
Siemens is seeking a Senior Automation/Controls Engineer for its Smart Infrastructure Change & Technology team in Pomona, California. The role advances automation and digital transformation across manufacturing operations. The engineer owns site automation systems, technical architecture, and the technology roadmap, and leads the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems. The position independently drives automation projects from concept through startup and operational support, integrates robotics, machine vision, AMRs, and automated equipment into manufacturing processes, and improves IT/OT integration and MES and Edge applications. It also involves troubleshooting complex controls, networking, and automation issues, collaborating across manufacturing and IT functions, mentoring engineers, setting standards, and ensuring safety, cybersecurity, and industry compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.
- Advanced experience with Siemens PLC platforms, TIA Portal, and STEP 7.
- Experience with Node-RED, REST APIs, Python, Java, and software integrations.
- Experience with SCADA, MES, and industrial Edge technologies.
- Strong knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, and Profibus.
- Proven project leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Siemens WinCC and Industrial Edge technologies.
- Knowledge of OT cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Experience with Software-Defined Automation (SDA), SIMATIC AX, and Virtual PLCs.
- Experience with AMRs, industrial robotics (Yaskawa, FANUC, KUKA, Universal Robots), and machine vision systems.
- AutoCAD Electrical experience.
Responsibilities
- Own site automation systems, technical architecture, and the technology roadmap.
- Lead design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems.
- Drive automation projects, including AMR, PLC, Andon, and digital manufacturing initiatives, from concept through startup and operational support.
- Integrate robotics, machine vision systems, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated equipment into manufacturing processes.
- Drive IT/OT integration and continuous improvement of MES and Edge applications using APIs, Node-RED, and modern software development practices.
- Troubleshoot complex controls, networking, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
- Partner with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and IT teams to improve performance and reliability.
- Mentor engineers, establish automation standards and best practices, and ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and industry standards.
Benefits
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
