Controls - Automation Engineer
Responsibilities
Support all three phases of the project, including controls automation training, machine installation, and production support.Participate in on-site training in Hosur, India to gain hands-on knowledge of equipment, automation systems, machine controls, and operational requirements.Assist with machine installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at the Houston, TX site.Develop, modify, test, and support C# applications used in automation, controls, diagnostics, data collection, machine interfaces, or production support systems.Support PLC controls, HMI systems, industrial automation, machine logic, and control system integration as required.Troubleshoot automation issues involving equipment controls, sensors, actuators, drives, communication networks, and software interfaces.Work with engineering, maintenance, production, and vendor teams to resolve machine performance issues and improve equipment reliability.Provide long-term production support for installed equipment, including root cause analysis, issue resolution, system optimization, and documentation.Assist with validation, testing, change control, and technical documentation for automation and controls systems.Ensure all work follows applicable safety standards, plant procedures, and project requirements.Qualifications
Experience as a Controls Automation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or similar technical role.Strong hands-on experience with C# programming / C-Sharp programming in an industrial or manufacturing environment.Experience with machine installation, equipment commissioning, startup support, and production support.Knowledge of PLC programming, HMI configuration, industrial controls, automation troubleshooting, and electrical control systems.Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, I/O lists, and technical documentation.Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, automated machinery, robotics, motion control, sensors, drives, and industrial networks is preferred.Ability to travel internationally for training in Hosur, India and support long-term on-site project work in Houston, TX.Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to work independently during installation and production support phases while coordinating with project stakeholders.Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
Controls Automation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, C# programming, C-Sharp programming, PLC programming, HMI configuration, industrial automation, industrial controls, machine installation, equipment commissioning, startup support, production support, automation troubleshooting, control system integration, manufacturing equipment, electrical control systems, machine controls, C# applications
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