CareerPlan

Robotics/Controls Engineer

New Braunfels, Texas, usFull-time$77k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Design, develop, test, and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control systems for robotics, automation, and manufacturing equipment while supporting production operations and continuous improvement.

Role type

Senior IC automation controls engineer

Builds

PLC/HMI/SCADA software, motion control systems, safety circuits, and industrial network configurations for manufacturing lines

Domain

Manufacturing automation and robotics

Required skills

PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000), industrial networking (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP), robotics integration, motion control, safety systems, root cause analysis, data visualization

Preferred skills

AMR/AGV integration, vision systems, Industry 4.0 solutions, team mentoring, capital project coordination

Technologies

Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, SCADA, HMI, PLC, servo drives, VFDs

Responsibilities

Design and implement automation concepts based on process requirements; develop and maintain PLC software and control logic; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues to minimize downtime; analyze OEE and downtime data to lead continuous improvement efforts; mentor technical personnel and act as subject matter expert for automation and robotics

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC