Description
Take your career to the next level as an Automation/Controls Engineer in Houston, TX, where you’ll join a cutting-edge automation company specializing in advanced electronic control systems for the oil and gas industry. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing, innovation-driven team that develops robust, fault-tolerant systems directly impacting customer equipment and operations. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, working hands-on with new products from concept to deployment, and exploring structured text programming in dynamic environments, this role offers unmatched growth and impact.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Automation/Controls Engineer position include:
- Strong proficiency in Structured Text programming; develop, implement, and test code for Red Lion control systems and HMIs
- Ability to transfer experience from other programming languages; perform on-hardware testing to ensure product reliability
- Demonstrated experience designing fault-tolerant and fail-safe control systems; manage faults, edge cases, and ensure safe operation
- Strong knowledge of industrial control networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS-232, RS-485); troubleshoot and resolve field equipment failures
- Ability to create novel, robust technical solutions; identify and mitigate technical risks during development and testing
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience); participate in project scoping and core functionality design
- Strong communication skills and ability to complete technical projects; produce documentation and assist or train shop and field personnel
- Willingness to travel up to 20% and adapt to changing priorities; support deployment and implement product improvements
Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.
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AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER | CONTROLS ENGINEER | PLC ENGINEER | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | STRUCTURED TEXT | ETHERNET/IP | MODBUS TCP | RS-232 | RS-485 | OIL AND GAS | HMI DEVELOPMENT | FAULT-TOLERANT SYSTEMS