Automation & Controls Engineer

About the role

Design, program, and support automation and control systems for custom-built machinery. This hands‑on role works with PLCs, HMIs, and electrical panel designs to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency while partnering closely with maintenance and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Allen‑Bradley, AutomationDirect, Omron, and Siemens platforms.
• Develop and support HMI interfaces for custom machinery.
• Create and update electrical panel drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, retrofits, and system integrations.
• Troubleshoot control systems, identify root causes, and implement improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist with control system design, component selection, and documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance and technical teams to implement automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with PLCs and automation systems through internships, coursework, or professional experience.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, HMI development, and control system design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous learning.
• Preferred: exposure to automation projects, custom machinery, or equipment modernization.
• Interest in developing expertise in controls engineering, PLC programming, and automation technologies.
• Motivated to contribute to a growing engineering team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

On‑site role working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in a manufacturing facility undergoing modernization. The position is fully onsite in Fort Worth, TX, and is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $55.00 per hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Application deadline: anticipated close on Oct 1, 2026.