SIEMENS CONTROLS ENGINEER in San Antonio

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Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on controls support for production equipment, automated machinery, and manufacturing systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Siemens PLC, NC/CNC, HMI, I/O, motion control, drive, and network-related issues.
• Diagnose faults using Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal and perform safe program modifications when required.
• Support Siemens PLC platforms and associated NC control systems used in manufacturing and machining operations.
• Respond to equipment downtime events, perform root cause analysis, and restore production in a timely manner.
• Maintain backups of PLC/NC programs, machine parameters, and control system documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance, manufacturing engineering, quality, operations, and OEM suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Support equipment commissioning, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, cybersecurity, and change management processes.
• Provide clear communication regarding technical issues, corrective actions, and project status to customer stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Siemens industrial control systems.
• Strong experience with Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal.
• Proven experience supporting both PLC and NC/CNC control systems.
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC platforms such as S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, function block diagrams, and control documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting HMIs, industrial networks (PROFINET/Ethernet), field I/O, sensors, actuators, drives, and servo systems.
• Strong production support and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to participate in customer interviews and technical discussions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Experience in automotive, machining, assembly, or other high-volume manufacturing environments is .
• Knowledge of Siemens SINUMERIK or other NC/CNC platforms is .
• Experience with motion control, safety PLCs, commissioning, and equipment optimization is desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field .
• Willingness to work onsite and support flexible production schedules as needed.