Embedded Engineer – Factory Automation Specialist in Windsor, Ontario

Job Family: Engineering

Req ID: 417096

Change the future with us.

Before our software developers write even a single line of code, they must understand what drives our customers. What is the environment? What is the user story based on? Implementation requires trying, testing, and improving outcomes until a final solution emerges. Knowledge promotes the sharing of expertise through discussions with colleagues from all over the world. Join our team and embrace our cutting-edge technology and innovation.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.

• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.

• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.

• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Profit sharing available.

• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.

• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.

• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.

• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!

• Employee perks and discounts.

• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2022, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2024 and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2022.

What will you do?

Join Siemens as a Factory Automation Specialist and be at the forefront of an exciting venture – the establishment of a new battery plant in Canada. As an Embedded Engineer stationed at customer location, you will play a pivotal role in representing Siemens and shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions.

• Collaborate with OEMs and end customers during commissioning to understand plant processes, providing extensive product support on-site.

• Provide technical support to customers for the adoption of Siemens products and services, particularly in the context of the new battery plant.

• Assist in the co-development and implementation of cutting-edge automation standards specific to the battery manufacturing industry.

• Identify opportunities for system optimization, upgrades, and innovative solutions tailored to the unique requirements of a battery plant.

• Coordinate work schedules with Service Supervisors and Project Managers, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

• Maintain productivity and efficiency in line with set targets.

• Adhere to ISO9000 standards and company quality assurance procedures, contributing to the establishment of best practices in the rapidly growing field of battery production.

• Provide timely documentation including work reports, timesheets, and expense reports.

• Represent the company professionally at customer premises, establishing strong working relationships.

What will you need to succeed?

• Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering, or related field.

• 5-10 years in customer service, preferably in industrial automation for emerging industries.

• Strong background in SIMATIC hardware (S7-1200, S7-1500) and software (TIA Portal V16+).

• Proven expertise in PLC programming (SCL, LAD, STL), commissioning, and troubleshooting.

• Experience in industrial sectors such as battery manufacturing, automotive, packaging, or food and beverage.

• Advanced working knowledge of Siemens HMI Hardware (Unified Comfort Panel) and software (SIMATIC WinCC Unified).

• Familiarity with SINAMICS drives, and related commissioning tools.

• Proficiency with industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP, OPC UA, PROFINET, BACnet).

• Understanding of machine operating standards (PackML, ISA-88).

• Experience with functional safety using TIA Portal Safety Advanced, ensuring the highest standards of safety in the operation of automated systems.

• Strong diagnostic, programming, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and adaptive skills for a dynamic production environment.

• Self-motivated, technologically adept, with excellent communication skills and a passion for innovation

About us.

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

For over 110 years, Siemens Canada has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality and reliability. Active across Canada, the company focuses on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Siemens brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers and society. Through Mobility, a leading supplier of intelligent mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is helping to shape Canada’s passenger rail services. Via its majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, Siemens is also a leading supplier of medical technology and digital health services. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.

Making a difference together we raised $385,000 towards charitable contributions, support over 38 non-profit organizations and planted 660 trees in our local communities. Siemens Canada has 2,500 employees from coast-to-coast and 24 office and production facilities across Canada. Join our team of approximately 293,000 talented professionals in more than 190 countries/regions and help us tackle the most exciting challenges to build a successful future together. So, what are you waiting for? Take your next career step with us.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca

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