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Controls Engineer

Houston, TX💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and implement automation control systems for high-speed manufacturing processes in food, beverage, and industrial sectors.

Role type

Controls Engineer II (System Integration)

Builds

Automated manufacturing control systems, PLC/HMI/SCADA configurations, and integrated facility systems.

Domain

Industrial Automation / Manufacturing Technology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell), SCADA/HMI configuration (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition), control system design, troubleshooting, instrumentation and controls (I&C), engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagrams), site commissioning, project management, electrical power distribution, machine safety applications.

Preferred skills

Industrial control panel design (UL508A), field instrumentation installation, regional project travel (50%+).

Technologies

Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition, UL508A, P&IDs.

Responsibilities

Develop automation solutions and participate in project phases from design to commissioning; design automation control systems and create project documentation; diagnose automation problems; configure software and hardware packages; program PLCs and HMIs/SCADAs; communicate plan progress to stakeholders; manage engineering projects and site construction/installation; validate and commission facility systems.

Seniority

Mid-level (3-8 years experience), hands-on IC

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