What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Siemens Energy?
A Snapshot of Your Day
As the Automation Engineer, you will support the Thermal Spray & Robotics team by managing robotic systems, improving automated manufacturing processes, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making. Your day will include hands‑on robot programming, process engineering, and developing automation tools that enhance efficiency and quality. You will also support structured light scanning and inspection activities to ensure production accuracy.
How You’ll Make An Impact
About The Team
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90 countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
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As the Automation Engineer, you will support the Thermal Spray & Robotics team by managing robotic systems, improving automated manufacturing processes, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making. Your day will include hands‑on robot programming, process engineering, and developing automation tools that enhance efficiency and quality. You will also support structured light scanning and inspection activities to ensure production accuracy.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Program, validate, and troubleshoot six‑axis industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc) and integrate machine vision systems.
- Design, develop, and implement automated processes and equipment to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement using engineering and metrology tools.
- Support structured light scanning and inspection activities using systems such as Zeiss 3D Inspect.
- Develop automation scripts (e.g., Python) to extract, consolidate, and analyze production data.
- Create process documentation and provide technical guidance to engineering and manufacturing teams.
- High School diploma/GED that can be verified is required; pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related engineering field is preferred.
- 6 mos to 2 years of professional experience in automation, robotics, or process engineering within manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Hands‑on experience programming industrial robots (preferably Fanuc) and developing automation scripts (e.g., Python).
- Knowledge of structured light scanning, metrology tools, and inspection software (e.g., Zeiss).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply mechanical/industrial engineering principles.
- Experience with or exposure to SAP, Siemens NX, metal joining processes, and continuous improvement methods.
About The Team
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90 countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
- Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
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