Siemens Energy
Principle Control Engineer
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Join our dynamic team as a Controls Hardware Designer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing electrical control systems for industrial automation projects. You will create detailed electrical designs, control panel layouts, and wiring schematics, ensuring they meet customer requirements and industry standards. Collaborating closely with Controls Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders, you will deliver high-quality automation solutions efficiently and safely. Your expertise will not only enhance project delivery but also contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering standards.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Design electrical control systems tailored for industrial automation and process control applications.
- Produce detailed electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar CAD software.
- Create comprehensive documentation, including control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Ensure compliance with IEC, BS EN, and relevant international standards, conducting design reviews and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle, providing technical guidance and resolving design issues effectively.
What You Bring
- You hold an HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- With a minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical control panel design or controls hardware engineering, you have a solid understanding of industrial automation systems.
- Proficient in producing electrical schematic drawings, you are familiar with PLC-based control systems, Motor Control Centres (MCCs), and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
- You possess knowledge of electrical design standards and regulations, along with the ability to interpret customer specifications and technical documents.
- Experience with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical is a plus, as is familiarity with PLC platforms like Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.
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About The Team
You will be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team that includes electrical, mechanical, and process engineers. Together, you will work on innovative projects that drive the future of industrial automation. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions while fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous improvement. Your contributions will be valued as you engage with clients, suppliers, and contractors to ensure project success.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 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. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
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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
Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:
- Opportunities to work with a global team
- Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
- Medical benefits
- Remote/Flexible work
- Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
- Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
- Access to a variety of employee resource groups
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