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The projects are varied, everything from new system installs to retooling and upgrades, with a balance of office-based design and field commissioning.\n\nYou’d be part of a small, technical group where you’ll get real project ownership and exposure to both hardware and software.\n\nWhat you’ll be doing\n\n* Designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and HMI systems for manufacturing and process projects.\n* Assisting with electrical design, including schematics, I/O mapping, and device integration.\n* Leading smaller automation projects and supporting larger ones as part of a team.\n* Traveling to customer sites for startup, testing, and production support (roughly 25–35% travel).\n* Interfacing directly with customers and vendors to gather requirements and resolve issues.\n* Creating and maintaining project documentation — task lists, issue logs, and closeout reports.\n* Providing weekly progress updates to the project team.\n\nWhat you’ll need\n\n* Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.\n* Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar).\n* Familiarity with controls hardware and electrical design fundamentals.\n* Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.\n* Willingness to travel for commissioning and onsite work.\n\nIt’s a plus if you have\n\n* Experience with robot integration, motion control, or safety systems.\n* Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.\n* Prior exposure to automation projects in manufacturing, material handling, or process industries.\n\nWhy it’s worth your time\n\n* Full project ownership, design, programming, and commissioning, not just one piece of the puzzle.\n* Technical variety, every project brings something new.\n* Mix of office and field work, you’ll see your systems run in the real world.\n* Opportunity to grow into senior or project lead roles as the team expands.\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nPay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Vision insurance\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Engtal","rawCompany":"engtal","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T08:05:29.065Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"If you’re the kind of engineer who likes taking automation projects from concept to commissioning, writing code, solving problems on the floor, and seeing your systems actually run, this one’s worth a look.\n\nThis is a controls engineering role with a growing team that designs and delivers full automation solutions for manufacturing and process environments. 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