[Remote] Automation Electrical Design Engineer (Junior)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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
Skills
- 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
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