Mid-Level Electrical andControls Automation Service Engineer
Siemens Logistics LLC
SiemensLogistics designs, installs, tests commission and operates baggage handlingsystems (BHS) for domestic airports. TheBHS is critical to air travel safety and airport / airline profitability.
Each BHS is a customized solution optimizedfor the location, purpose and bag traffic. The solution must have safety, value, dependability, maintainability,efficiency and sustainability.
Position Overview
We currentlyhave opportunities for a mid-level undergraduate or graduate Field Controls Engineerto initially support the operations and maintenance of the new state of the artbaggage handling system (Early Bag System) at the Houston International Airport,then support other Siemens Logistics Customers nationally.
The idealcandidate will have excellent academic background, several years’ experience incommissioning or supporting industrial controls systems and be able to applythe knowledge learned in engineering schools and in previous jobs to solveproblems and suggest innovative solutions.
After the initial period where thecandidate will work side by side with the controls commissioning team learningthe intricacies of the system, the candidate will be responsible for proper dayto day operation of the control system.
This includes monitoring the health of drives,(VFDs, Servos etc.) the PLCs, the control networks and other controlcomponents, troubleshooting and correction of controls issues, system changesand upgrades.
He will be located at the IAH airport in Houston Texas and willbe the person on the ground for a larger support team located in Dallas andGermany.
This will be theinitial assignment, once the support for the IAH project is over, the candidatewill learn the rest of the company products offering, he will initially workside by side with other Siemens engineers in order to learn all the intricaciesof the position.
Ultimately, he will be supporting other customers, directly orwhile being part of a team of engineers.
Most of thesupport can be done remotely, but a lot of traveling (nationally) is expectedfor this position.
Responsibilities IAHSupport period
Workingin a Matrix organization and reporting to the Engineering Manager and under thedirection of the Airport Baggage Handling Operations manager, the candidate will be required to participate in testingand commissioning of the automated Early Bag System.
That includes configuringthe onsite control system, (networks, PLCs, drives etc.), support theelectrical installation team when issues arise, , red mark electricalschematics as needed, troubleshoot electrical and controls issues, test thesystem functionality, troubleshoot PLC programs and configure drives as neededto achieve specified system functionality.
The candidate after the initialtraining period, will be the point of reference for every BHS system controls topicsfor the Early Bag System at IAH.
He will need to be capable of interface withthe local stake holders, plan and prioritize the interventions, research issuesand possible solutions, reach out to offsite support team for additionalsupport.
Typical activities include :
- Interface and coordinate with other disciplines / stakeholders
- Supervise less experienced team members during repairs / upgrades
- Network configuration and troubleshooting (Profinet)
- PLC changes download, testing and troubleshooting SiemensSimatic S7 (TIA)
- VFD / Servo (Siemens G115D and S120) troubleshooting,reconfiguring
- HMI program downloads Siemens WinCC
- Smart devices troubleshooting
- Electrical or controls issues troubleshooting
- Provide post commissioning stand by support
Responsibilities PostIAH Support period
Workingin a Matrix organization and reporting to the Engineering Manager, thecandidate mainresponsibility will be to support the existing customers when issues arise, implementingsmall changes, replacing equipment, generally improving the operation of thebaggage handling system.
Time permitting, the candidate will participate in newdesign, commissioning and testing of new systems.
Typicalactivities include :
- Interface and coordinate with customer technical representative
- Supervise less experienced team members during repairs / upgrades
- Controls System troubleshooting
- Siemens Logistics machines (HSD and VSU) integration support,upgrades and troubleshooting.
- Network configuration and troubleshooting (Profinet / Profibus / EthernetIP / ControlNet / DeviceNet)
- PLC changes download, testing and troubleshooting SiemensSimatic S7, Allen Bradley 5000
- VFD / Servo (Siemens G115D and S120, SEW Movimot, Nord Link .)troubleshooting, reconfiguring
- HMI program downloads Siemens WinCC, Allen Bradley Factory Talk View
- Smart devices troubleshooting
- PLC functionality hot fixes and upgrades
- Support with equipment replacement, upgrades.
- While on site, working odd hours shifts might be required.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in commissioning or maintainingindustrial automation systems
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must be capable of moving thru the maintenance only areas of thesystem, this includes stairs and ladders.
- Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Electrical / Controls / Automation / Robotics / Instrumentation Engineering / Technology
- Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio,Access)
- Strong command of English Language both written and verbal amust
- Working knowledge of Siemens Simatic S7 (TIA, Drives, Profinet,Profisafe)
- Working knowledge of Allen Bradley tools (Rs Logix 5 / 500 / 5000, FactoryTalk View)
- Proficient in troubleshooting industrial networks.
- Proficient in troubleshooting drives (VFD / Servo) issues
- Proficient in troubleshooting electrical circuits (24VDC to480VAC)
- Proficient in troubleshooting controls issues
US Citizen or legal US resident
Why JoinSiemens?
As an employee of Siemens Logistics, benefits start on day one include :
- Details regarding our benefits can be found here : Siemens Benefits Quickstart
- The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $122,300. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Matching 401(k)
- Flexible / Hybrid HQ office work schedule
- Paid time off / company holidays
Design your future with us! Apply todayand join Team Siemens.
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