Digitalization & Automation Engineer

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with Siemens Energy’s Blades and Vanes team, you implement, drive, and own Automation & Digitalization initiatives within our investment casting facility. You work hands- on to modernize manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, quality, and data visibility across operations. A key part of your role is leading manufacturing automation, including advanced robotics, automated shell lines, and production automation. You partner closely with operations, engineering, and digital teams to take ideas from concept through implementation. Each day, you help turn smart manufacturing solutions into real, measurable improvements on the shop floor. How You’ll Make an Impact Automation & Manufacturing Systems Design and optimize automation solutions for investment casting processes (wax, shell, melt, pour, finishing, inspection). Enhance PLC, HMI, SCADA systems for improved reliability and automation throughout. Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and waste through automation. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering on controls standards and system upgrades. Digitalization & Smart Manufacturing Lead digital transformation initiatives, data collection, digital work instructions, and process dashboards. Develop data pipelines from shop-floor systems to analytics platforms. Support Industry 4.0 concepts like connected equipment and predictive insights. Process Improvement & Collaboration Partner with operations, quality, IT, and engineering to translate business needs into technical solutions. Provide technical leadership for pilot projects and full-scale deployments and train staff in new systems and digital tools. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Automation, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or similar). 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing automation and/or digitalization or 3 years with an advanced degree. Hands- on experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent), HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networks. Strong understanding of manufacturing environments (foundry or heavy industrial preferred). Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Opex frameworks. This position may require an export license from the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Issuance of any required license is a prerequisite for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, or similar analytics tools. Project management experience in automation or digital initiatives. Rewards Career growth and development opportunities Company paid health and wellness benefits Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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 unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. Click here to read more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG