Automation Controls Engineer

DARCEO INC.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

DARCEO INC. is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer for exciting projects in medical and industrial automation. The role involves programming and designing control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell tools, and working within a small, collaborative team.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in automation engineering. Competitive benefits and a flexible schedule await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in automation engineering and programming.
• Expertise in Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell programming tools.

Responsibilities

• Work within a project team for support, schedule adherence, and execution.
• Provide leadership in electrical design and programming.
• Support process issues and troubleshooting as area lead.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD Electrical

HMI programming

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, or Manufacturing

Tools

PLC and HMI Programming

Fanuc Robots

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position

Automation Controls Engineer

Position Description Number: HR-023-33

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager, Project Manager

Overview

We are a rapidly growing, integrator doing machine design and automation integration in the medical, mil/aero and high‑end industrial spaces. Work is exciting and challenging every day. Our customers range from fortune 50 companies to startups and across many projects. You can work on small custom machines to full automated assembly lines. We are a small team accomplishing great things and are looking for experienced engineers to join our tight knit & growing team.

Responsibilities

• Project Support – work within a project team, team‑work, schedule adherence, execution, start‑up, commissioning, owner interaction, and qualifications.
• Provide SME leadership in the designated area/field. This includes electrical design, schematic and cabinet design in AutoCAD Electrical, PLC and HMI programming in Optix, Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View. Programming will extend from machine level to SCADA and factory system integration.
• If assigned as area lead, provide support for process issues, troubleshooting, continuous improvement projects, system administration, and serve as point of contact to Operations personnel.
• Develop standards and provide expertise to management.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) within the area of responsibility.
• Use and demonstrate problem‑solving skills to support and meet the needs within the area of responsibility.
• Promote a collaborative and cooperative environment that embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) – compliance, change control, quality oversight, and validation.

Additional Duties

• Allen Bradley PLC/HMI – design, configuration, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and administration; Studio 5000, Optix Core, FactoryTalk View, Ignition SCADA.
• Fanuc Robots – PLC/PC based electrical control panel design.
• Industrial network, IO link, Smart IO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer, Industrial, or Manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of direct experience in automation engineering, programming, and validation.
• Expertise with Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell programming tools such as FactoryTalk View and Studio 5000.