Weidner Automation is looking for an Automation Controls Engineer with experience in designing PLC based control systems, PLC and HMI programming, and commissioning industrial automation control systems.
Organization: Gas and Power
Business Unit: Power Generation Operations
Requisition Number: 247898
Primary Location: Chinese mainland
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Experience Level: Senior level
Education Required Level: Bachelor's Degree
Travel Required: 10%
Position Overview
The world never stands still. And new challenges arise every day. With passion for questioning things, for supplying ideas, and intelligently driving things forward we are helping society move towards a more intelligent future. Be it with technologies that reduce carbon emissions or in cities or hyperintelligent robots. This is how we are able to tackle the most important projects and push them forward together. Help us shape the future.
In this dynamic role, you will develop the advanced manufacturing solutions, strategy, roadmap under newly formed “New Technologies Introduction” group focused on manufacturing competitiveness of our plant operations. Knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing operations, NX-CAD/CAM, Process Control and Data acquisition (PLC, Sensors etc.) and Robotics applications (welding, pick-n-place programming). Primary focus is driving industrialization and operational excellence in these fields. Program management of these key manufacturing technologies projects. Support innovation management, technology scouting and management of customer interface to operations. Additional responsibilities include supporting R&D planning and business case development for new Manufacturing technologies.
Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures for area managed and knowledge of other areas in the company and how they interact.
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
Analyzing Data or information – Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data. Processing information – compiling, coding, categorizing, tabulating, auditing or verifying information or data.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
Directs the completion of manufacturing projects to improve manufacturing competitiveness of plant operations with internal and external partners.
Directs the complex product manufacturing for a medium to large division to ensure that cost effectiveness, manufacturability, quality, and safety requirements are attainable in the production process.
Development of the complex procedures, machining systems to support product modifications, qualification and validation
Communication and coordination of manufacturing development activities between various supervisors, peers or subordinates, groups, plants at various locations locally/globally effectively.
Demonstrates advance understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, and performance management.
Support manufacturing development and lean manufacturing initiatives for plant operations.
BS in mechanical engineering/mechatronics/advance manufacturing or related discipline, advanced degree a plus (Equivalent related experience may substitute for a Degree)
10 plus years work experience in an advance manufacturing environment dealing with complex machining, process controls or related fields
Process control i.e. PLC/Computer programming and Robotic programming is must
5 plus years’ experience with cost reduction targets in complex manufacturing environment.
Functional knowledge in use of planning tools such as Microsoft Project & MS Office applications.
Excellent communication skill & social competency
Ability to manage and direct several projects simultaneously of varying degrees of complexity
Siemens Gas and Power (GP) is a global pacesetter in energy, helping customers to meet the evolving demands of today’s industries and societies. GP comprises broad competencies across the entire energy value chain and offers a uniquely comprehensive portfolio for utilities, independent power producers, transmission system operators and the oil and gas industry. Products, solutions and services address the extraction, processing and the transport of oil and gas as well as power generation in central and distributed thermal power plants and power transmission in grids. With global headquarters in Houston in the U.S. and more than 64,000 employees in over 80 countries, Siemens Gas and Power has a presence across the globe and is a leading innovator for the energy systems of today and tomorrow, as it has been for more than 150 years.
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
