Equipment Control Engineer

T1 Energy•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Equipment Control Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing automation and control systems across T1 Energy’s manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, improving process stability, supporting new equipment integration, and driving automation initiatives to enhance production efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate has strong experience with industrial robotics (ABB, Stäubli, or similar), hands-on commissioning experience, and expertise in PLC/HMI systems within high-volume automated manufacturing environments. AGVs programming and maintenance.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in controls engineering within a manufacturing environment
Strong hands-on experience with: Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, S7-1200/1500) Mitsubishi PLCs (MELSEC, GX Works)
Experience with robotic programming (ABB, Stäubli preferred)
Experience commissioning automated production lines
Strong knowledge of industrial networking and motion control systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume or continuous manufacturing environments preferred
Siemens or Mitsubishi PLC Certification
ABB or Stäubli Robotics Certification
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

PLC Programming & Automation Development
Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs using: Siemens PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500, TIA Portal) Mitsubishi PLCs (MELSEC series – GX Works2 / GX Works3)
Develop structured, scalable code for new equipment and improve existing automation systems.
HMI & SCADA Systems
Configure and maintain HMI systems (Siemens WinCC, Mitsubishi GOT, or similar). Support SCADA and MES integration for real-time production monitoring and data acquisition.
Industrial Robotics Integration:
Program, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots including: ABB (RobotStudio) Stäubli (VAL3) or similar platforms
Support robotic applications such as pick-and-place, palletizing, assembly automation, material handling, and vision-guided positioning.
Robotic Cell & Line Commissioning
Lead installation, startup, testing, and validation of automated production lines and robotic workcells. Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and internal teams to ensure systems meet operational and safety requirements.
AGVs startup, testing, and validation.
Motion Control & Servo Systems
Configure and troubleshoot servo drives, motion controllers, VFDs, and coordinated motion systems integrated with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs.
Industrial Networking
Configure and maintain communication networks including: Profinet Ethernet/IP Modbus TCP/IP CC-Link OPC-UA
Ensure seamless integration between PLCs, robots, vision systems, and MES platforms.
Troubleshooting & Downtime Reduction
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for PLC logic, robotics, electrical systems, and automation equipment. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring failures and improve OEE.
Safety Systems & Compliance
Implement and validate safety-rated controls including safety PLCs, emergency stop circuits, interlocks, light curtains, and area scanners in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ISO, and NEC standards.
Continuous Improvement & Optimization
Analyze production data to improve cycle times, repeatability, throughput, and reliability. Drive automation upgrades that reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency.
Documentation & Training
Maintain updated PLC backups, robot programs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation. Provide training to maintenance and production teams on troubleshooting and system operation.