Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Engineering Manager

Envases Commerce•Waco, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Envases Commerce LLC is hiring an Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Engineering Manager for its plant at 1901 Wycon Drive, Waco, TX 76712. The position ensures the reliability, maintenance, and optimization of the plant’s electrical infrastructure, automation systems (PLC/HMI), and precision instrumentation. It leads a team of technicians to maximize uptime of high-speed production equipment, including Shell Presses, Compound Liners, and Conversion Presses, combining strategic project management with hands-on troubleshooting of complex industrial controls. The employer allows a hybrid work schedule. This is a regular, full-time hire and requires 15% annual travel to plants in Mexico and other locations throughout the United States.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience with industrial automation and leadership.
Experience managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC systems, HMI systems, and VFDs in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and SCADA platforms such as Ignition for monitoring utility systems, automation status, and production processes.
Knowledge of electrical theory, including AC/DC circuits, industrial control systems, automation controls, and SCADA-based process systems.
Experience troubleshooting production automation and controls failures and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including voltmeters and ammeters.
Knowledge of SAP for parts tracking, inventory management, and maintenance support.
Knowledge of automation standards, controls engineering practices, and production system reliability methodologies.
General knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Experience supporting highly automated, high-throughput manufacturing operations where automation reliability, production continuity, and uptime are critical.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Willingness to travel 15% annually to plants in Mexico and other locations throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

Ensure the reliability, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical infrastructure, automation systems, and precision instrumentation.
Lead technicians to maximize uptime of high-speed production equipment.
Oversee maintenance and repair of PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
Manage electrical distribution systems in compliance with safety standards.
Calibrate sensors and vision systems.
Develop preventive maintenance programs.
Conduct technical investigations to resolve electrical and automation issues.
Optimize inventory of critical electrical components.
Execute capital improvement projects.
Supervise external contractors and commission new equipment.
Support team development and safety training.
Serve as the plant’s expert on arc flash and lockout/tagout procedures.
Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to align electrical priorities with operational goals.
Support automation strategy, system optimization, equipment reliability, and process improvement initiatives.
Balance hands-on troubleshooting of production automation systems with planning and implementing long-term controls engineering or automation improvements.