Digital Industries Posted August 12, 2026

Automation Engineer Specialist

Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania Permanent
Controls Engineering

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About this opportunity

Knowledge for the world of tomorrow.

Siemens Digital Industries is an innovation and technology leader in industrial automation and digitalization. In close cooperation with our partners and customers, we are the driving the digital transformation in the discrete and process industries (DI PA). Our Global Factory Network within Process Automation Business Unit includes 8 factories in Germany, Austria, Romania, China, France, and Canada with approx.2,500 employees.

As a member of the Siemens DI PA Global Factory Network, SIMEA Sibiu takes advantage of cooperating with various divisions to ensure top quality, innovative solutions, and competitive prices on an international level.

SIMEA Sibiu carries out production activities of electronic equipment and systems, of low to medium complexity and with an increased manual processing part. The company is involved in the generation of innovative solutions in the field of design and manufacturing of electronic products, support services within its strong competencies: product development (PLM), logistics and production.

For our industrial electronics manufacturing team, We are looking for a motivated and forward‑thinking Automation & Robotics Engineer to join our team.

What part will you play?

In this role, you will design, program, commission, and optimize automation systems for modern machines and industrial equipment.

 

Tasks / Responsibilities

Automation & Control Engineering

Program and commission SPS/PLC control systems using Siemens S7 and the TIA Portal.

Develop, implement, and optimize automation solutions for machines, production equipment, and integrated manufacturing systems in Electronic Industry.

Integrate, configure, and program industrial robots for automated processes.

Perform robot commissioning, calibration, testing, and cycle‑time optimization.

Conduct electrical planning and create circuit diagrams

Ensure compliance with electrical standards, safety requirements, and documentation rules, CE regulations

Perform fault analysis, debugging, and process optimization during start‑up.

Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless system performance.

 

Education / Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or a related technical field.

Technical Skills

Hands‑on experience with Siemens S7, TIA Portal, WINCC and PLC programming.

Solid understanding of automation technology, sensors, actuators, and industrial communication protocols.

Experience with industrial robot programming (STAUBLI, UR, or any major manufacturer).

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills during commissioning and operation.

Soft Skills

Structured, independent, and solution‑oriented working style.

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Good English skills

 

 

Make your mark in our exciting world as Siemens!

 

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more results-oriented and better prepared to respond efficient to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Role
Controls Engineering
Industry
Not listed
Location
Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania
Employment type
Permanent
Travel
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Controls Engineering role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 496 comparable Controls Engineering roles across 18 employers.

496Comparable roles tracked
358Currently active
18Companies hiring similar roles
45Countries represented

Salary context

36 of 496 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Lowest disclosed · Associate Mechatronics Field Engineer · FANUC America $5,300/yr – $85,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Advanced Project Engineer · Honeywell $153,000/yr – $191,000/yr
Peer group range $45,150 – $172,000 (median $111,963)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 496 comparable roles

India167
United States130
Canada20
China18
Mexico15
Germany13

+ 39 more countries

Seniority mix

139 of 496 peers have a known seniority level

Senior97
Associate28
Manager8
Principal4
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc2

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