Automation Engineer （IB4)

Company : Fii

Job Type : Full Time

Houston, Tx

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Automation Engineer （IB4)

JOB FUNCTION:
Design, integrate, and sustain automated production systems including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and SCADA/MES interfaces.
Own the setup, validation, and performance of automation logic, recipes, alarms, and data connections to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for process control, quality, and safety.
Integrate and configure robots, sensors, drives, and vision systems with existing automation platforms.
Manage and validate machine/line recipes and product changeovers to ensure repeatable, error-free transitions.
Design and maintain alarm and event structures, including escalation logic and recovery sequences.
Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities for new equipment and control upgrades.
Provide Tier 2 controls support to Production and Maintenance teams; troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve throughput, OEE, and process stability.
Define and document automation standards, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists.
Establish and maintain version control, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
Partner with Maintenance to define preventive maintenance plans for control systems and components.
Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on downtime reduction and automation reliability.
Train technicians and operators on proper use of HMIs, alarms, and recovery methods.
Communicate project and system status updates to management and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial

engineering, or related field, or relevant business/technical experience.

Experience:

3+ years in automated manufacturing, controls engineering, or robotics integration (assembly or process environment preferred).

Skills:

Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting; safe LOTO practices.
Experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, or Kepware platforms.
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA).
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, I/O lists, and mechanical drawings.
Effective at troubleshooting complex electrical, control, and network issues.
Solid documentation, organization, and communication skills.
Proven collaboration with Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.

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