Job ID

489348

Posted since

18-Dec-2025

Organization

Digital Industries

Field of work

Engineering

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Remote only

Employment type

Permanent

Any Siemens location in

• Illinois - United States of America

Senior Application Engineer/FDE

We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer. This position is remote and will be based in Chicago, IL.

You’ll make an impact by:

• As an Application Engineer at Siemens, you will play a pivotal role in setting up, commissioning, and validating systems in the manufacturing environment.
• From initial setup and commissioning to full validation, you will work on-site to ensure solutions operate flawlessly.
• By embedding with forward deployment teams and partners during pilot and rollout phases, you will adapt solutions to real-world constraints and provide rapid insights to product development.
• Your persistence and technical expertise will ensure systems are fully operational and optimized, bridging the gap between concept and field deployment, with a focus on scaling and optimizing future deployments.
• Your actionable feedback will directly influence the scalability, reliability, and performance of the next version of the system.
• This role demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a customer-centric mindset to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in scenario building, commissioning of systems, and validating solutions in industrial or automation environments.
• Proficiency in Automation and control systems like PLC, DCS, Edge and IOT platforms, ERP/MES systems
• Proficiency in relevant programming or scripting languages and communication protocols (like MQTT, OPC UA) relevant for industrial automation
• Experienced in working within Lean manufacturing principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, customer-facing teams and adapt solutions to evolving requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or 10+ years of professional experience in related field.
• Experience with forward deployment engineering: embedding with customer teams, rapid prototyping, field validation, and iterative improvement.
• Knowledge of test automation, compliance documentation, and system validation in regulated environments.
• Willingness to travel during critical deployment phases.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between core engineering and field deployment, enabling scalable, reliable adoption of new systems
• Proactively share insights and feedback from deployment experiences with product teams to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement

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.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

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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You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $ 156,051.81 - $232,000.00 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.