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Senior Controls and Automation Technician

Austin, TX HQ Campus💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-09-27

Core

Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems for Titan and Vulcan construction equipment in active sites and the Austin facility.

Role type

Senior Controls and Automation Technician

Builds

Automated industrial equipment control infrastructure for construction fleet

Domain

Industrial Automation / Construction Equipment

Required skills

PLC logic development, HMI design, industrial networking, electrical schematic interpretation, root cause analysis, change management, safety system integration

Preferred skills

Motion control tuning, functional safety (ISO 13849), power quality mitigation, hydraulic controls integration, Python/Bash scripting, large-format robotics support

Technologies

Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Codesys, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/RTU, VFDs, servos, pneumatics, hydraulics

Responsibilities

Develop and refine PLC logic, HMI screens, alarms, interlocks, and automation sequences; Create and maintain controls documentation including I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and SOPs; Diagnose controls-related failures using logs, fault codes, and structured troubleshooting; Integrate, test, and validate sensors, actuators, drives, and safety systems; Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize architectures; Support operator/technician training and develop diagnostic guides

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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