Entry-level Automation and Drives Service Engineer – Automotive

Job description

Position must reside in the greater Chattanooga, TN area only, No Exceptions 

Position Overview

·  The entry level factory automation service engineer position will provide Siemens support to a global automotive manufacturing company that utilizes Siemens Factory Automation products in various manufacturing processes and material handling systems.
·  Position will be based in the Chattanooga, TN area, exclusively.
·  Candidate would be trained and developed to support automotive customer(s) and OEMs that utilize Siemens factory automation equipment. Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Systems including Safety PLCs, I/O, & field devices, ProfiBus & ProfiNet communication protocols, visualization HMI & OP, RFID, and low voltage variable speed drives.
·  Additional training will be provided for automotive customer’s core software standards of program structure, blocks & calls, data, sequencers, etc.
·  Candidate should display a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems.
·  Position will require effective communications skills, both internal and external. Candidate will be interfacing with customer contacts at different levels/functions within their organization, essentially the customer’s onsite face of Siemens.
·  The field service engineer will be embedded in the customer manufacturing facility and will work an 8-hour day between 7am to 5 pm.  In addition, overtime may be required for emergency job/call outs /or for scheduled or planned shutdown activities. Some weekend and after regular hours will be required.
·  Position will require submitting job reports covering daily activities.
·  This position will be a part of Siemens Digital Industries, Customer Services Business Unit and will report to the Siemens Customer Services Resource Manager
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Responsibilities

·  Attend and complete Siemens annual safety training and execute all activities in a safe manner while following all customer site and Siemens safety guidelines and policies.
·  Site support for Siemens Factory Automation and to support customer in the use of Siemens hardware, software, engineering, commissioning, product support and service needs.
·  Leading up to responsibilities to support customer and OEMs for issues with PLC/HMI code development, code installation, debug on job site, and commissioning systems.
·  Active support role in the creation of new automated systems and upgrades as well as the optimizing of existing systems.
·  Provide Siemens support by means of customer training and assistance to resolve issues and challenges, drawing on Siemens large support network.
·  Provide on-site technical and operational support when required.
·  Root cause analysis of complex technical problems.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

·  BS in Electrical or Controls engineering
·  3-years or vocational education with 3 to 5 years of practical and specialized experience, or specialized qualification
·  2 years of experience in the field of plant automation engineering
·  Proficiency with controls network setup and commissioning such as Profinet and Profibus
·  Hands on working knowledge with electrical automation, PLC's, and low voltage drives.
·  Candidate should be able to read and understand electrical plans, specifications, drawings, and installation schematics.
·  Has knowledge and ability to use electrical measurement equipment including multimeters, meggers, and oscilloscopes.
·  20% Travel

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

·  Experience with Siemens Simatic PLCs and HMIs (Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC) and Siemens Sinamics VFDs is preferred.
·  Experience in automotive industry assembly systems 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
·  Individual must possess a valid Driver’s license in good standing
·  Willingness to work a flexible schedule (nights and weekends, as needed)

Organization: Digital Industries

Company: Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience Level: Early Professional

Job Type: Full-time

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