About the Role
Job ID
302866
Location
China
Jiangsu Sheng
Wuxi
Company
Siemens Energy Surge Arresters Ltd.
Organization
Grid Technologies
Business Unit
Switchgears
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Professional / Experienced
Location: 江苏省无锡市国家高新技术产业开发区
A Snapshot of Your Day
Join a team driving the future of smart manufacturing in Siemens Energy’s Switchgears plant in Wuxi. You will design, implement, and optimize automated production systems that improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. From programming PLC/SCADA systems and integrating robotics to commissioning advanced manufacturing technologies, you will play a key role in modernizing production operations. Your work will support both new automation initiatives and the continuous enhancement of existing production lines, helping the factory achieve Industry 4.0 standards and manufacturing excellence.
How You'll Make an Impact
- You will design, program, and optimize PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems that power automated switchgear manufacturing and testing operations.
- You will lead the deployment, commissioning, and integration of automated production lines, robotic cells, and industrial network solutions to support smart factory initiatives.
- You will develop electrical schematics, system architectures, and technical specifications while ensuring seamless connectivity between shop-floor equipment and MES/IT systems.
- You will provide expert troubleshooting and maintenance support for complex automation and control systems, helping maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
- You will drive Industry 4.0 improvements by identifying automation opportunities, implementing data-driven solutions, and mentoring technicians and engineers on advanced automation technologies.
What You Bring
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- You bring 5-8 years of experience in factory automation engineering, ideally within electrical equipment, switchgear, or heavy machinery manufacturing environments.
- You have a proven track record of leading automation projects from concept and design through commissioning, supported by strong project management capabilities.
- You possess expertise in PLC/SCADA systems, Data Acquisition, Industrial IoT (IIoT), OT cybersecurity fundamentals, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- You communicate effectively in English, excel at cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management, demonstrate a self-driven mindset and strong presentation skills, and are willing to travel domestically up to 10%.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder at very attractive employee conditions
We offer a wide range of options in terms of work-life balance, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare facilities at many locations, the option of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical
The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We give them the opportunity to learn and develop independently. Various attractive programs and measures are available for this purpose
