Automation Electrical Design Engineer (Junior)

Automation Electrical Design Engineer (Junior)

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

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In this role you will work a hybrid work model.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Automation Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team supporting automation and manufacturing projects in the automotive industry. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers looking to develop practical experience in electrical hardware design.

The Automation Electrical Design Engineer will work under the guidance of senior engineers and alongside cross-functional project teams to develop electrical design packages for automated equipment and machinery. This role involves creating electrical schematics, assisting with system design, and supporting installation and commissioning activities to ensure projects are completed on schedule and in accordance with customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

Create electrical drawing packages for automated equipment and machinery using customer standards and internal templates

Assist in designing control systems using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics

Ensure hardware designs are complete and accurate prior to release for manufacturing, helping reduce debugging during build and commissioning phases

Produce detailed design documentation including calculations, layouts, reports, and labeling packages

Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) in accordance with customer specifications

Learn and apply automotive customer standards such as Volkswagen VASS, BMW TMO, and Mercedes-Benz Integra

Support installation, integration, and commissioning activities during project implementation

Communicate effectively with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, and other team members to maintain project progress

Assist commissioning engineers and electricians in understanding hardware designs and documentation

Update electrical drawings to reflect as-built conditions and system modifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related electrical discipline (Tech degree with work experience will be considered)

Basic understanding of electrical design standards and safety codes

Working knowledge of CAD software

Familiarity with TCP/IP and industrial PC networking fundamentals

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)

Willingness to travel approximately 20% to customer locations and job sites

Proficiency in English both written and verbal

Work Authorization:

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with EPLAN

Exposure to the automotive manufacturing industry

Strong communication and organizational skills

Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices

Ability to adapt to design changes and work in a collaborative team environment

Experience interpreting or drafting low-voltage power distribution and PLC control system designs

Understanding of core electrical engineering principles related to automation systems

Familiarity with automotive standards such as Volkswagen VASS, BMW TMO, or Mercedes-Benz Integra

About Siemens:

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You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $68,830 - $117,994 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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