Automation Engineer

Job Summary As an Automation Engineer, you will be a key member of our manufacturing team in Houston. You will be responsible for engineering, testing, maintaining, and supporting automation solutions within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Schedule and Location • Schedule:Monday-Friday, typical hours are 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., with minimal on-call and weekend/night shift coverage. • Location:This is an in-person role at our Crosby, TX, plant. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provide technical automation support for equipment installations, commissioning, retrofits, and continuous improvement projects. • Maintain and improve existing plant control systems. • Respond to emergency breakdowns, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions to minimize production disruptions. • Identify root causes for equipment malfunctions and determine corrective or preventive actions to increase equipment reliability. • Conduct routine diagnostic equipment checks and calibrate instrumentation, such as flow meters, temperature, and pressure transducers. • Program parameters for variable frequency drives and servo drives. • Maintain detailed documentation of automation systems, including procedures, changes, and configurations. • Adhere to all safety regulations, including Arc Flash protection and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Qualifications • A bachelor's degree in Engineering (EE, CS, ME) or a relevant technical degree is a hard requirement. • Must have strong programming experience, which should be clearly shown on your resume. • Previous experience with control systems is a hard requirement(e.g., servo motion, Rockwell Automation, SCADA monitoring systems). • Thorough understanding of PLCs and HMIs, including advanced programming techniques and configurations. (Experience with B&R Automation,Rockwell Automation, and/or Automation Direct is a plus). • Knowledge ofVFD & Servo Motor Control. • Knowledge of Industrial Networking (EthernetIP, ModbusRTU, ModbusTCP, CanOpen, Powerlink). • Knowledge of Industrial Instrumentation (Level, Pressure, Flow, Temperature, Proximity Sensors, Reed Sensors, Laser Distance, and Through-Beam Sensors). • Proficiency with MS Office and other tools. • Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently. • A team player who contributes to a positive environment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Do you have any experience or knowledge of Industrial Networking? (EthernetIP, ModbusRTU, ModbusTCP, CanOpen, Powerlink)? If so, how many years? • Do you have any knowledge of VFD & Servo Motor Control? Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Programmable logic controllers: 2 years (Preferred) • HMI Software: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: • Night Shift (Preferred) • Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Houston, TX 77049 (Required) Work Location: In person