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Mission Controls & Automation • San Antonio, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer / PLC programmer (senior level) responsible for owning automation projects end-to-end.
Stack/tools: Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC/HMI; SCADA familiarity; VFDs; control circuit design/troubleshooting; AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical (preferred); Ethernet networking; Excel; database development/queries; basic scripting (Java, Python) (preferred).
PLC programming and HMI design; onsite and remote equipment start-up (up to 30% travel)
Ancillary equipment programming/integration; project documentation
Collaborate with sales/customers and seasoned integrators to deliver automation solutions from OEM control to SCADA systems
5+ years hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC/HMI
Control circuit design and troubleshooting, electro-mechanical experience
VFD knowledge; ability to interpret technical documents quickly
Electrical Engineering degree
AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical; motor and PLC control panel design; BOM generation
Ethernet networking, Excel proficiency
Database development/queries; experience with Java, Python or scripting
Location & work type: Not specified; full-time position with up to 30% travel for on-site/start-up; remote and in-field collaboration with sales and customers.
Mission Controls & Automation, a SunSource company, provides a full range of motor controls and electrical products to customers in the industrial, manufacturing, construction, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors. Our extensive network of global suppliers ensures that we offer complete solutions and meet customers’ tight timelines.
We are a fast paced, industrial automation company looking for a candidate that can take ownership of an automation project and follow it through to customer satisfaction. You will work with our sales department and customers to develop automation that ranges from controlling basic OEM equipment to designing SCADA systems.
You will be supported by a group of seasoned integrators with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience. Our team has a proven track record of design, programming and start-up of automation projects throughout the US.
Primary Responsibilities
PLC programming and HMI design Onsite and remote equipment start-up (up to 30% travel) Ancillary equipment programming and integration Project documentation
What We Are Looking For
5+ years of demonstrated hands-on Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC/HMI experience Experience with control circuit design/ troubleshooting Electro-mechanical experience VFD knowledge Ability to interpret and apply technical documents quickly Proven track record of successful automation projects
Preferred
Electrical Engineering Degree Autocad or Autocad Electrical Experience Motor and PLC control panel design, Product Specification and BOM Generation Ethernet networking knowledge Excel proficiency Experience with database development and queries Experience with Java, Python or scripting Industry Industrial Automation
Our goal is to provide the best solutions and service for our customers whether they are a small OEM or an Oil and Gas Titan. We offer a team of well-rounded, committed individuals striving to meet the needs of the ever-evolving world of automation.
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