Principal Controls Engineer - Siemens

Bw Design Group

The Role

Overview

Lead Siemens automation projects, mentor engineers, and define control system standards

Key Responsibilities

  • business development
  • technology innovation
  • project delivery
  • client partnership
  • engineer mentoring
  • standards development

Tasks

-Participate in business development strategy, project opportunity reviews, and proposal preparation for high-value and complex Siemens automation projects. -Champion client-focused innovation, evaluating new Siemens technologies and creative approaches to deliver exceptional value, quality, and performance. -Spearhead project teams through complex automation project life cycles using Siemens platforms, ensuring technical excellence and accountability across all phases—from conceptual design to site startup and client handover. Ensure that project delivery meets quality, schedule, and cost targets and that solutions comply with all regulatory, safety, and security standards. -Partner directly with key clients to understand needs, define project requirements, articulate Siemens-based solutions, and build lasting relationships based on trust and delivery of world-class outcomes. -Mentor, develop, and review the work of engineers at all levels, elevating the technical expertise of the organization in Siemens technologies. -Support the development and implementation of firmwide standards and best practices for Siemens-based process automation and controls in manufacturing environments.

Requirements

  • 15+ years
  • electrical eng
  • siemens plc
  • tia portal
  • wincc
  • team leadership

What You Bring

-Willingness to travel as required for project and client needs, including installations, startup support, strategic meetings, training, and industry events. -Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (Master's and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred). -Experience with Siemens drives, motion control systems, and SIMATIC safety systems -Working knowledge of PCS7 distributed control systems -Aptitude for troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and delivering innovative technical solutions in demanding environments. -Proficiency with Siemens PROFINET and PROFIBUS networking protocols -Experience with proposal development, project estimation, and scope definition for Siemens controls projects. -Demonstrated history of leading teams in the successful delivery of Siemens-based automation projects. -Competency with WinCC and WinCC Unified for HMI/SCADA development -Serve as a subject matter expert and technical authority for the firm for Siemens process and packaging control systems, with mastery in Step7, TIA Portal, and WinCC. -Expertise with Siemens PLC programming (S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500 series), TIA Portal, SIMATIC STEP 7 software -Minimum of 15 years of controls engineering experience, including significant project leadership roles and client-facing responsibilities in manufacturing environments. -Outstanding communication skills with the ability to inspire teams, engage with clients at executive and plant levels, and convey complex technical information clearly to all audiences. -Substantial experience with process instrumentation, industrial networking, Siemens PLC/SCADA architectures, and integration with process systems.

The Company

About Bw Design Group

-Provides cutting-edge software tools and professional services for network design and optimization. -Recognized for versatility across industries, from telecommunication to utility networks. -Dedicated to continuous innovation and enhancement of customer value.

Sector Specialisms

Food & Beverage

Life Sciences

Advanced Technology

Industrial

Chemicals & Plastics

Household & Personal Care

Metals

Semiconductor & Electronics