Advanced Eplan Designer

Advanced EPLAN Designer

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

In this role you will work a hybrid or remote work model.

Position Overview

The Advanced EPLAN Designer is a key contributor within interdisciplinary project teams supporting industrial logistics and automotive manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for modifying and optimizing electrical hardware designs for new and existing systems.

Working closely with the Lead Hardware Engineer and/or Project Manager, the Advanced EPLAN Designer ensures accurate, complete, and build-ready electrical documentation to support efficient manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities.

This position requires strong technical execution skills in EPLAN, experience within automotive standards, and the ability to improve engineering efficiency through automation tools such as macros, scripting, and add-ins.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical drawing packages for equipment and machinery from concept through release, using both customer standards and internal templates
• Design control systems utilizing EPLAN (primary) and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics
• Ensure hardware design completeness prior to release, minimizing debug and rework during build and commissioning phases
• Generate layouts, terminal plans, reports, labels, and supporting documentation
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), adhering to customer specifications and documenting approved deviations
• Update existing electrical drawings to reflect as-built/redline conditions and system modifications
• Support installation, integration, and commissioning phases as needed
• Collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, and cross-functional teams to maintain project flow and timelines
• Develop and implement methods to improve engineering efficiency (macros, templates, add-ins, process improvements)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, similar degree from an accredited university or 5 years + of EPLAN experience in a related electrical field
• Working knowledge of electrical design standards and safety codes
• Proficiency with CAD software with foundational knowledge of EPLAN
• Experience with network design and installation requirements
• Ability to adapt quickly to design changes in a fast-paced project environment
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% to customer locations or job sites
• Proficiency in English both written and verbal

Work Authorization:
Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced EPLAN experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Experience interpreting and drafting low-voltage power distribution and PLC control systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to properly size electrical systems and components
• Familiarity with automotive standards such as Volkswagen VASS, BMW TMO, or Mercedes-Benz Integra
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here .

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We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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