Automation and Controls Engineer

NOV Inc.•Navasota, TX

About The Position

The Automation and Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining automation and control systems. This role involves leading capital automation projects from concept through implementation, collaborating with various teams, and improving equipment reliability, productivity, and process performance. The engineer will also provide technical support for troubleshooting and system optimization, ensuring compliance with company safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline required.
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing automation and controls experience.
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and machine vision systems.
Proficiency with CAD software for electrical schematic development.
Demonstrated project management experience with successful implementation of capital projects.
Working knowledge of automation, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement practices.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and maintain automation and control systems.
Lead capital automation projects from concept through implementation.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
Improve equipment reliability, productivity, and process performance.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting and system optimization.
Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, machine vision systems, and related controls.
Create and maintain electrical schematics using CAD software.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, equipment procurement, and commissioning activities.
Design and support automation solutions for industrial manufacturing applications.
Analyze equipment performance and implement process improvements.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
Work with vendors and contractors to support automation initiatives.
Maintain technical documentation and engineering records.
Comply with all NOV, Quality, and HSE policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.