PositionOverview
The entry level factory automation serviceengineer position will provide Siemens support to a global automotivemanufacturing company that utilizes Siemens Factory Automation products invarious manufacturing processes and material handling systems.
Position will be based in the Austin, TX area,exclusively.
Candidatewould be trained and developed to support automotive customer(s) and OEMsthat utilize Siemens factory automation equipment. Totally IntegratedAutomation (TIA) Systems including Safety PLCs, I/O, & field devices,ProfiBus & ProfiNet communication protocols, visualization HMI &OP, RFID, and low voltage variable speed drives.
Additionaltraining will be provided for automotive customer’s core softwarestandards of program structure, blocks & calls, data, sequencers,etc.
Candidateshould display a high level of critical thinking in bringing successfulresolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems.
Position will requireeffective communications skills, both internal and external. Candidatewill be interfacing with customer contacts at different levels/functionswithin their organization, essentially the customer’s onsite face ofSiemens.
Thefield service engineer will be embedded in the customer manufacturingfacility and will work an 8-hour day between 7am to 5 pm. In addition, overtime may be requiredfor emergency job/call outs /or for scheduled or planned shutdownactivities. Some weekend and after regular hours will be required.
Positionwill require submitting job reports covering daily activities.
Thisposition will be a part of Siemens Digital Industries, Customer ServicesBusiness Unit and will report to the Siemens Customer Services ResourceManager
Responsibilities
Attendand complete Siemens annual safety training and execute all activities ina safe manner while following all customer site and Siemens safetyguidelines and policies.
Site support for Siemens Factory Automationand to support customer in the use of Siemens hardware, software,engineering, commissioning, product support and service needs.
Leading up toresponsibilities to support customer and OEMs for issues with PLC/HMI codedevelopment, code installation, debug on job site, and commissioningsystems.
Active support role in thecreation of new automated systems and upgrades as well as the optimizingof existing systems.
Provide Siemens support bymeans of customer training and assistance to resolve issues andchallenges, drawing on Siemens large support network.
Provide on-site technicaland operational support when required.
Root cause analysis ofcomplex technical problems.
RequiredKnowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
*Qualifiedapplicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization nowor in the future for employment in the United States.
AA/BA in Engineering
3-year vocational training
3 to 5 years of hands on proficiency with Automation Controls,PLC's, and low voltage drives.
Candidateshould be able to read and understand electrical plans, specifications,drawings, and installation schematics.
Knowledge and ability to use electricalmeasurement equipment including multimeters, meggers, and oscilloscopes.
Individual must possess a valid Driver’slicense in good standing
Willingness to work a flexible schedule(nights and weekends, as needed)
20% Travel possible
PreferredKnowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
Experience with Siemens Simatic PLCs and HMIs(Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC) and Siemens Sinamics VFDs ispreferred.
Electrical, automation or control is preferred
Experience in automotive industry assemblysystems is preferred.
German language skills are a plus
Programming Personal Safety equipment (i.e.Sick PLS) is a plus.
MS-Office Applications: Excel, Word,MS-Project
Organization: Digital Industries
Company: Siemens Industry, Inc.
Experience Level: Early Professional
Job Type: Full-time
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