Robotics/Controls Engineer

Aumovio•New Braunfels, TX

4d•$77,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Controls Engineer provides hands-on technical leadership and controls engineering expertise for robotics, automation, and manufacturing systems while coordinating daily activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient production. This role serves as the primary point of contact for automation and controls priorities, communicates critical issues, and promotes effective collaboration among automation and robotics technicians, maintenance, engineering, operations, and supervision. Success is measured through disciplined safety and LOTO practices, timely communication, project execution, and shared accountability for OEE, scrap, equipment reliability, and safety compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
Exposure to programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC-based manufacturing equipment
Knowledge of Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 platforms or related PLC
Ability to understand, install, troubleshoot, and document motor controls, industrial networks, sensors, pneumatics, and safety circuits
Strong electronics, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting capability
Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, controls documentation, and programming documentation
Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, people, and production demands
Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, suppliers, and management
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC-based manufacturing equipment
2+ years of experience installing, teaching, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotic or automated systems
Experience with vision systems, AMRs/AGVs, servo motion, safety PLCs, data collection, dashboards, and Industry 4.0 solutions
Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems and controls.
Experience leading technical teams, mentoring technicians, or coordinating controls portions of capital projects

Responsibilities

Develop automation and controls concepts based on process requirements, manufacturing standards, and design guidelines
Design, develop, test, and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and data acquisition software using Beckhoff TwinCAT and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 platforms
Review equipment and production concepts including safety risk assessment, mechanical design, electrical controls, robotics, vision, and industrial communications
Select, evaluate, and integrate automation components, controls hardware, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and robotic systems (Staubli, Universal Robots, Epson)
Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and production release of new equipment; coordinate line moves, installations, and project handoffs
Develop and maintain PLC software, HMI screens, control logic, machine diagnostics, and system alarms for new and existing equipment
Configure and support industrial networks (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP) and troubleshoot servo drives, VFDs, motion systems, and safety PLCs
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, communication, and control-system issues to minimize downtime
Perform preventive maintenance including calibration, lubrication, testing, validation, and safety checks
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and improve MTTR, MTBF, and equipment reliability
Serve as escalation point for production support and prioritize issues based on safety, quality, and production impact
Analyze downtime, scrap, cycle time, and OEE data to identify improvement opportunities and lead efforts to meet production goals
Support integration and optimization of AMR/AGV systems, vision systems, and automation controls
Create and maintain automation dashboards and data visualization tools for decision-making
Evaluate new technologies including AI-enhanced vision, advanced safeguarding, and Industry 4.0 solutions to enhance production capability and reliability
Execute automation, robotics, and controls training based on qualification requirements
Mentor and train technical personnel on machine maintenance, controls troubleshooting, robotics, safety, and diagnostic techniques
Act as automation and controls subject matter expert by providing advanced troubleshooting guidance and developing troubleshooting guides and training materials
Participate in on-call rotation supporting robotics, automation, and controls functions