Solution Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Siemens Cranes is one of the global key players in the crane electrification and automation business. More than 5000 container cranes world-wide are driven by Siemens automation technology. One of our latest developments is fully automated harbor cranes. The first fully automated Siemens terminal is operational and this blueprint will be transferred to automate other terminals worldwide.
What does this role feel like?We are looking for an experienced Solution Engineering Project Manager in The Hague who is able to manage and realize these highly innovated and complex development projects. The complexity in these projects lays in the project size and the integration of a diversity of systems like: Automation and subsystem software, S7 PLC’s, HMI systems, interfaces, drive systems and sensor systems. A typical projects last for 1 to 2 years and is realized with development / design in The Netherlands & Germany followed by pre-commissioning in China and is finalized at the end customer location.
We are looking for a candidate who is able to make the right selections on a hardware and software level and who is able to coordinate a team of engineers who is working on these technical solutions. The lead engineer will head a team of up to 8 colleagues (software, hardware and commissioning engineers) which are based in The Netherlands and in other countries e.g. Germany, China.
The Solution Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for the design of the overall solution and will also manage the acceptance of the system which requires being at customer locations worldwide.What are your responsibilities?

• Manage a project team up to 8 software and/or hardware engineers
• Coordinate and managing the technical solution of the project according the high quality standards and project management processes of Siemens
• Determine the system architecture (software/hardware) derive and describe the subsystems
• Describe the functional specifications
• Participate in customer technical clarification workshops
• Ensure that safety and security standards are met
• Ensure that solutions are matching regional safety standards
• Support pre-sales activities and support bid teams
• Participate in our lean approach to project engineering by identifying efficiencies in what we do.

Your profile

• Completed HBO / TU degree in Electrical Engineering / Industrial Automation
• At least 4 years proven experience in the field of complex automation projects
• At least 6 years’ experience in an engineering environment as an engineer, including at least 4 years’ experience as an engineer with responsibility
• Knowledge of and experience with SIMATIC S7 program language, TIA Portal, WinCC, C++, C#, SQL
• Knowledge and experience of industrial (Ethernet) networks and IT security
• Project management experience , including working within project teams at least 3 years
• Business fluent English, ideally Dutch and driver's license B
• Ability to think and act practical, solution-oriented, good interpersonal and business skills
• Ability to travel for reasonable periods globally, flexible attitude, stress resistant.

Our offerWorking at Siemens is truly rewarding. Not only because of what you can contribute, but also because of the benefits we offer you to make your work and life more enjoyable, more flexible and more exciting. We continuously strive to strengthen our position, and we are therefore looking for bright minds eager to join a dynamic, international organization offering unique opportunities for its employees. Therefor we offer you:

• A good salary plus variable income
• 40 days' holiday days per year
• Enthusiastic and fun colleagues
• Health budget of EUR 150 a year, homework allowance and participation in Share Matching Program
• A very divers team with people from different countries and backgrounds
• You will be part of a strong international brand and network
• Continuous development opportunities.

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If you have any questions, please contact Marianne van Ruyven (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 06 1020 4360.The application procedure includes screening and an assessment.Please do not make use of this vacancy as an acquisition opportunity. Siemens is an equal opportunities employer

Organization: Digital Industries

Company: Siemens Nederland N.V.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Job Type: Full-time