Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of industrial automation control systems. The PLC Programmer develops and maintains control logic, HMI/SCADA applications, and system integrations to ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing and process systems. Key Responsibilities • Design, engineer, and implement PLC-based automation solutions to meet operational and business requirements. • Develop detailed control system architectures, functional specifications, and programming standards. • Configure and integrate automation hardware, software, and network components into complete operating systems. • Program, troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC applications using Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and Siemens platforms. • Diagnose and resolve issues within existing control systems, including PLC, HMI, network, and field device communications. • Develop new PLC code and enhance existing applications to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability. • Design, configure, and support SCADA systems (AVEVA) for monitoring, alarming, reporting, and process visualization. • Integrate PLCs, SCADA systems, manufacturing systems, databases, and third-party equipment to ensure seamless operation. • Perform system testing, commissioning, validation, and startup activities for new and modified automation systems. • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including functional specifications, electrical/control narratives, network diagrams, and software change records. • Support manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams in troubleshooting production issues and implementing process improvements. • Participate in project planning, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution and system deployment. • Ensure automation systems comply with company standards, cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience. • Experience programming and supporting Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Siemens S7/TIA Portal systems. • Experience with AVEVA SCADA platforms. • Strong understanding of industrial communications, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC, and Modbus. • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, and technical specifications. • Experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing and process control systems. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with MES systems such as TrakSYS. • Knowledge of batch control, and manufacturing data collection systems. • Experience in regulated manufacturing environments. • Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices. • Experience leading automation projects from design through implementation and startup. Who we are : We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways. How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here . The base pay range for this position is: $114,920 - $158,015 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
Design, engineer, and implement PLC-based automation solutions to meet operational and business requirements.
Develop detailed control system architectures, functional specifications, and programming standards.
Configure and integrate automation hardware, software, and network components into complete operating systems.
Program, troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC applications using Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and Siemens platforms.
Diagnose and resolve issues within existing control systems, including PLC, HMI, network, and field device communications.
Develop new PLC code and enhance existing applications to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Design, configure, and support SCADA systems (AVEVA) for monitoring, alarming, reporting, and process visualization.
Integrate PLCs, SCADA systems, manufacturing systems, databases, and third-party equipment to ensure seamless operation.
Perform system testing, commissioning, validation, and startup activities for new and modified automation systems.
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including functional specifications, electrical/control narratives, network diagrams, and software change records.
Support manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams in troubleshooting production issues and implementing process improvements.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with MES systems such as TrakSYS.
Knowledge of batch control, and manufacturing data collection systems.
Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices.
Experience leading automation projects from design through implementation and startup.
To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here .
$114,920 - $158,015
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.
EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, click here .
Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
California Privacy Notice: California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here .

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