System Engineer

Siemens Healthineers

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$114,920–$158,015 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $136k
$105k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $125,172–$190,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company, headquartered in Germany, that provides imaging, diagnostics, and artificial intelligence-driven solutions to healthcare providers.

Siemens Healthineers currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,920–$164,890 across 26 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · System Engineer

As a System Engineer, you will join the team responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of industrial automation control systems. You will build and maintain control logic, HMI/SCADA applications, and system integrations to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing and process systems. Your daily work involves programming and troubleshooting PLC applications using Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms, while configuring AVEVA SCADA systems for monitoring and reporting. You will also integrate hardware, software, network components, and databases into complete operating systems. The role requires expertise in industrial communications such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC, and Modbus, along with the ability to interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs. This position solves complex manufacturing and process control challenges within a regulated environment, ensuring all automation systems comply with specific cybersecurity requirements and industry best practices.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement PLC-based automation solutions using Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize HMI/SCADA applications using the AVEVA platform for process visualization.
  • Integrate hardware, software, network components, and third-party systems into cohesive operating environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues within PLC logic, network communications, and field device connectivity.
  • Perform system testing, commissioning, validation, and startup activities for new and modified automation systems.
  • Create technical documentation including functional specifications, electrical narratives, and software change records.
  • Support manufacturing and maintenance teams in troubleshooting production issues and implementing process improvements.
  • Ensure all automation systems comply with company standards and industrial cybersecurity requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience programming and supporting Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Siemens S7/TIA Portal systems.
  • Experience with AVEVA SCADA platforms.
  • Strong understanding of industrial communications including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC, and Modbus.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, and technical specifications.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing and process control systems.
  • Experience with MES systems such as TrakSYS (preferred).
  • Export Control: “A successful candidate.

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