Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineer

Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineer

Now’s our time to inspire the future of healthcare together.

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company with over 170 years of experience and 18,000 patents. More than 66,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. We stand with our customers around the world to support them in delivering high quality care to their patients. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services. This is what truly matters to us.

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career as a Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineer you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain control systems that optimize manufacturing processes
• Identify opportunities for manufacturing process automation and optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product manufacturing requirements and machinery design specifications.
• Ensure automated systems comply with relevant safety, environmental and industry standards (e.g., IEC, ISO, MD etc.)
• Create requirements and robust designs to meet business needs, while developing validation and verification plans which ensure functionality and reliability.
• Generate detailed User Requirements Specifications for any outsourced automated solutions.
• Provide technical support during equipment commissioning and production ramp-up.
• Problem solving, planning, analytical skill with the ability to collate, analyze and summarize data.
• Be someone who shows initiative and is creative.

Required personality and qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering technical discipline (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or other related field).
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing automation and/or controls engineering.
• An excellent team player who is comfortable working in a team environment that involves a lot of cross-functional interaction.
• High paced individual who is eager and passionate in developing and delivering solutions in close collaboration with key stakeholders
• Readily accepts ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
• Proficiency in programming PLCs (e.g., Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g. Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC)
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet TCP/IP, Profibus, RFID)
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation and control theory.
• Knowledge of safety systems (e.g., SIL, machine guarding, safe zones, emergency stops, light curtains etc.)
• Python, C++, or other scripting languages for data analysis or custom interfaces.
• Utilizes their knowledge and skill set to get the job done with pace.