Automation & Controls Engineer II

NOV•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Applies advanced electrical design and engineering principles to design, develop, and implement automation systems for Fiber Glass Systems equipment. This role focuses on electrical and automation design for custom, one-off machinery including CNC winders and electrically and hydraulically driven equipment. The position has a strong emphasis on motion-based automation systems, including development and integration of motion control solutions using Delta Tau PMAC controllers, Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo systems, and Siemens SIMATIC motion control platforms. Responsibilities include leading portions of the design lifecycle including control system design, motion control development, component specification, documentation, system integration, testing, and commissioning. The engineer works independently on complex automation systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Domestic and international travel of 50% or greater may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
5 years of relevant engineering experience in electrical design, automation, or industrial control systems (internships or co-op experience may be considered).
Electrical experience required.

Nice To Haves

EIT not required but preferred
Experience with Delta Tau PMAC motion controllers and multi-axis motion programming preferred

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical and automation systems for custom industrial machinery and automated equipment.
Develop PLC, HMI, and motion control programs for CNC winders and motion-based automation systems.
Design and implement multi-axis motion control systems using platforms such as Delta Tau PMAC controllers, Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo systems, and Siemens SIMATIC motion platforms.
Configure and tune servo systems including motors, drives, encoders, and feedback devices.
Develop coordinated motion control strategies for precision automated machinery and multi-axis systems.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using electrical CAD tools.
Select and specify automation hardware including PLCs, servo drives, motors, sensors, instrumentation, and safety devices.
Integrate motion control systems with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subsystems.
Lead troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning of automation and motion control systems in manufacturing and field environments.
Provide technical support during equipment build, installation, and startup.
Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, manufacturing personnel, and field service teams to ensure proper system integration.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation including I/O lists, bills of materials (BOM), control narratives, and motion system documentation.
Support root cause analysis and resolution of automation or motion control issues.
Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry codes.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians when appropriate.