Automation Electrical Design Engineer (Junior)

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking a motivated Automation Electrical Design Engineer to support automation and manufacturing projects in the automotive industry, providing practical experience in electrical hardware design.

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

Requirements:

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