Description
Automation Engineer （IB4)
Location: Houston, TX
JOB FUNCTION:Design, integrate, and sustain automated production systems including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and SCADA/MES interfaces.
Own the setup, validation, and performance of automation logic, recipes, alarms, and data connections to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for process control, quality, and safety.
- Integrate and configure robots, sensors, drives, and vision systems with existing automation platforms.
- Manage and validate machine/line recipes and product changeovers to ensure repeatable, error-free transitions.
- Design and maintain alarm and event structures, including escalation logic and recovery sequences.
- Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities for new equipment and control upgrades.
- Provide Tier 2 controls support to Production and Maintenance teams; troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve throughput, OEE, and process stability.
- Define and document automation standards, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists.
- Establish and maintain version control, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Partner with Maintenance to define preventive maintenance plans for control systems and components.
- Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on downtime reduction and automation reliability.
- Train technicians and operators on proper use of HMIs, alarms, and recovery methods.
- Communicate project and system status updates to management and stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial
Experience:
- 3+ years in automated manufacturing, controls engineering, or robotics integration (assembly or process environment preferred).
- Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting; safe LOTO practices.
- Experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, or Kepware platforms.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, I/O lists, and mechanical drawings.
- Effective at troubleshooting complex electrical, control, and network issues.
- Solid documentation, organization, and communication skills.
- Proven collaboration with Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.
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