Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Hybrid in North Houston

Position Summary

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize industrial automation solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role will focus on improving operational efficiency, streamlining workflows, and supporting digital transformation initiatives through automation, robotics, and industrial software technologies.

Projects span a mix of industries, including oil & gas, chemical processing, food & beverage, and general manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a self-driven engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working independently, and contributing to the development of modern automation architectures.

This position offers a flexible, growth-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to expand their expertise, take ownership of their work, and develop into subject matter experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, implement, and support industrial control systems and automation solutions.
• Develop PLC applications for process and manufacturing environments.
• Configure, integrate, and support SCADA and HMI platforms with a focus on Ignition.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, operational efficiency, and system performance through automation.
• Support robotics integration and automated manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop and modify control logic using Structured Text and other PLC programming languages.
• Assist with industrial networking, OT infrastructure, and IIoT connectivity projects.
• Participate in system architecture development and automation standards creation.
• Troubleshoot control system issues, perform system testing, and support commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers throughout project execution.
• Travel to customer sites for startup, troubleshooting, commissioning, and project support activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience programming PLCs in industrial environments.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA development and configuration.
• Working knowledge of industrial control system architecture.
• Experience with networking
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately, primarily within Texas.

Preferred

• Experience with robotics and manufacturing automation.
• Familiarity with IIoT technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Python, VB Script, or .NET.
• Experience developing applications using Structured Text.
• Experience supporting system integration, commissioning, or controls modernization projects.

What You'll Find Here

• Flexible, process-driven work environment.
• High degree of autonomy and ownership.
• No micromanagement culture.
• Opportunity to learn new technologies and expand technical expertise.
• Exposure to a diverse mix of automation projects across multiple industries.
• Career growth focused on helping employees develop deep expertise in areas they are passionate about.