Siemens Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Programming and debugging structured text and ladder logic (mainly on Siemens TIA Portal)
• Writing clean, organized, and reusable code
• BUILDING complex machine sequences for automation tasks like material handling, fastening, welding, testing, etc.
• Using Python and SQL to connect equipment with Tesla’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and collect production data
• DesignING touchscreen HMIs with MappView/TwinCAT and SCADA dashboards in Ignition
• SERVING up safety systems to protect people and equipment (robots, gantries, conveyors, etc.)
• OVERSEEING electrical cabinets, field wiring, pneumatics, and fluid plumbing
• COLLABORATING on early machine concepts with mechanical engineers and balancing product specs, costs, and timelines
• WORKING closely with suppliers throughout design, build, and installation phases
• REVIEWING electrical schematics and defining hardware architecture
• CREATING design documentation and flowcharts; LEADING software reviews
• VERIFING wiring and communications (safety, I/O, networks)
• RUNNING test cycles to ensure machines and software meet performance requirements
• SUPPORTING equipment installation and alignment on the factory floor

Requirements

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs and control systems
• Strong PLC programming skills (Siemens required)
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms like WinCC (primary) and Ignition (secondary)
• Comfortable working with sensors, I/O, servos, drives, vision systems, barcode scanners, and other automation hardware
• Solid understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Profinet, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, etc.)
• Experience with industrial robots like FANUC and KUKA
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field—or equivalent real-world experience