Automation and Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain automation and control systems.
• Lead capital automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Improve equipment reliability, productivity, and process performance.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and system optimization.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, machine vision systems, and related controls.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics using CAD software.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, equipment procurement, and commissioning activities.
• Design and support automation solutions for industrial manufacturing applications.
• Analyze equipment performance and implement process improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards.
• Travel to customer sites and project locations as required.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and machine vision systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software for electrical schematic development.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing automation and controls experience.
• Must be located in the Navasota area or within a reasonable commuting distance; this is an onsite position.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship now or in the future.