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# Product Development Expert - Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

- **Company:** Siemens Energy
- **Location:** Standort Erlangen Arbeitszeit Vollzeit, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Modbus, Robotic Automation Software, SAS (Software), Strategies of Testing, Data Processing, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, HMI Screens, Multiaccess Edge Computing
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/jobsuche/jobdetail/15170-438717119-S

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field
 * Proven long term experience in SAS product development, solution architecture, and SCADA/HMI systems.
 * Strong knowledge of substation automation architecture and HMI platforms
 * Expertise in industrial communication protocols: IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SV), DNP3, Modbus; experience with protocol gateway design and integration
 * Solid understanding of signal management, SCADA gateway configuration, process data handling, and real-time messaging
 * Familiarity with modern software practices (Git, CI/CD, containerization), edge computing, embedded systems, and industrial IoT
 * Experience in testing, validation, and quality assurance for mission-critical systems; understanding of grid automation and utility operations
 * PM or PO certification is a plus, along with proven experience in Product Lifecycle Management processes.
 * Excellent English communication skills: German is a plus

## Description

As a Prouduct development expert - Substation Automation Software - A typical day involves shaping product features with R&D teams, designing and reviewing SAS, HMI/SCADA, and protocol gateway architectures, and validating key functions in line with IEC standards. You'll provide expert guidance, support troubleshooting, document technical findings, and stay on top of emerging technologies to steer the product roadmap.

How You'll Make an Impact

 * Act as SAS subject matter expert; support product development and define technical roadmaps
 * Design and engineer HMI/SCADA systems, RTU architecture, and protocol gateways aligned with IEC standards
 * Support R&D activities, including proof-of-concepts, prototyping, testing, validation, and technology evaluation; prepare detailed technical documentation.
 * Conduct technical and architecture reviews; establish testing strategies and validation procedures
 * Mentor teams on SAS best practices and deliver technical training for internal and external stakeholders
 * Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies in substation automation