Senior Building Automation Specialist - PLCs Application Engineer

Job Family:
Buildings

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Position Location:

This role will be providing ongoing support in the Reno, NV area and can be based anywhere in Sacramento, CA or close proximity to Reno, NV.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation!

We know that the only way a business thrivesis if our people are thriving.

That’swhy we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.

Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aimisn’estjust about improving buildings;it’sabout creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

As a valued member of the Sales Acceleration Team, the Building Automation Specialist – PLCs Application Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving automation sales success. Working closely with the field sales organization, you will accelerate the adoption of Siemens automation solutions by being assigned to high‑priority sales pursuits and providing both hands‑on and remote technical support throughout the sales lifecycle.

This role brings expertise in designing complex automation architectures involving multiple products and technologies, with comprehensive knowledge across multiple automation domains and deep, specialized experience in at least one (e.g. Safety, SCADA, Networking, or Motion Control).

You will also participate actively on a technology “core” team, focusing on a specific area such as Safety, SCADA, Networking, or Motion Control, AI, contributing to product strategy, solution design, and customer engagements in that domain. This role blends deep technical knowledge with customer‑facing collaboration, offering a dynamic and rewarding career path at the intersection of engineering and sales.

• Serve as a technical lead on automation opportunities, guiding customers and sales teams through solution development.
• Provide application‑level support for Siemens automation products (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Drives, Industrial Networks).
• Conduct discovery meetings with customers to understand project requirements and identify the best‑fit solutions.
• Develop and deliver compelling product demonstrations and proof‑of‑concept configurations.
• Create technical documentation such as system architecture diagrams, configuration notes, and BOMs.
• Applies acquired process, product and/or equipment knowledge based on current industry trends, best practices, performance, price, and functionality.
• Performs complex hardware and/or software design consultation in accordance with customer/project needs.
• Works closely with Account Managers and Sales Specialists to achieve sales and market growth.
• Resolves very complex technical problems to meet customers’ needs. Acts as one escalation point for major customer technical issues when on‑site issue resolution is required.
• Supports marketing and knowledge transfer through participation on at least one technology core team.
• Provides periodic knowledge transfer events with channel partners in coordination with the Channel Account Manager.
• Supports our channel on opportunities in collaboration with the channel application engineer and sales team.
• Generates technical collateral such as application notes and examples for reuse by others.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation/motion control systems and demonstration of key responsibilities and knowledge as described above.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations and minimum age requirement of 18 or older.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

• Controllers (PLCs)
• Industrial Networking
• HMI Panels
• SCADA
• PC‑Based Automation
• Machine Integrated Safety
• Motion Control and Drives
• Pri…