
Automation Engineer
- Broken Arrow, OK
- $120,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop custom PLC programs with both function block and ladder logic style programming using a standards-based approach.
- Develop custom SCADA programs or lead SCADA program development to meet project requirements.
- Test one's own project with simulation tools to meet project requirements.
- Lead functional testing of switchgear projects on the factory floor as necessary.
- Confirm project requirements by reviewing the program objective vs. hardware provided.
- Provide an estimated completion schedule for every programming project.
- Responsible for alarm and event point assignment, which will be used in SCADA development to enhance operator situational awareness.
- Perform Research and Development tasks to validate ideas and implement changes into the PLC software standard.
- Presents technical findings and developments.
- Adheres to the software quality process through the execution of module, subsystem and system test procedures.
- Analyzes localization requirements and designs/adapts products and solutions accordingly.
- Collaborate effectively with other departments, commissioning agents, and end users to come up with improvements and new features for our Switchgear Systems.
- Finish the programming projects on time.
- Provide troubleshooting support on the factory floor as well as remote Field Service Engineers.
- Participates in the continuous improvement of the PLC programming standards.
- 7+ years experience in Automation and Control Engineering or Electrical Engineering,
- Experience with a variety of programming PLCs and SCADAs, including LM90, VersaPro, Proficy, RSLogix 5000, ProWORX, Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC and Wonderware.
- Strong understanding of PLC Network Architecture. This includes, but is not limited to Redundant PLC Controllers, Remote IO Drops, and all associated network protocols.
- Experience with a variety of communication methods, such as Genius, SRTP, Ethernet Global Data, Profinet, and Modbus.
- Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming.
- Ability to interpret schematics, wiring prints, point lists, and other documentation.
- Ability to troubleshoot and edit SCADA applications that interface with the PLC system(s) being provided.
- Ability to develop and support PLC programs written using non-standard PLC programming software.
- Ability to host live demonstrations for existing and potential customers, highlighting the strengths of our switchgear automation.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English required
- Ability to travel 5%
- Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization
- Experience in the Critical Power Industry
- Experience in power distribution systems is a plus.
The pay range for this position is $120K - $150K annually with a target incentive of 10% 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.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link . If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.Pay Transparency Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, clickCriminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.