Automation Controls Engineer

Noveon Magnetics Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA with employer

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Sick leave

Company holidays

Competitive base

Job summary

Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos, Texas, seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design, write, and debug PLC code, create HMI screens, and manage electrical cabinet builds on our production lines. You will size components, select sensors, and train staff to support automation after deployment.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving, with experience in industrial control systems, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RS Studio, and Ignition SCADA, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Familiar with Siemens/TIA Portal, Rockwell and Ignition SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and debug PLC code that is organized and maintainable.
• Generate HMI screens and provide documentation for use and troubleshooting.
• Manage electrical cabinet builds and field wiring.
• Select components such as servos, motors, sensors, and safety devices.
• Train internal team to support automated equipment after deployment.
• Develop control panels and implement improvements to systems.
• Report performance trends and propose solutions to management.
• Develop SOPs and train personnel on new systems.
• Define maintenance requirements for control systems.
• Identify instrumentation deficiencies and propose alternatives.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to implement alarms.

Skills

Data and system analysis

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years experience

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell RS Studio

Ignition SCADA

ProfiNET

Modbus TCP/IP

Ethernet IP

Kepware

AutoCAD

C

C++

Python

INFORM

Job description

Job Title

Automation Controls Engineer

Location

San Marcos, Texas

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About This Role

An Automation Controls Engineer at Noveon works on a multitude of tasks concerning our production lines and more. This position will develop new HMI/PLC programs; creating, commissioning, and debugging structured text and ladder logic, and more. This role is responsible for helping to create, manage, and train others in all things automation. This position must demonstrate strong communication and organization skills, the ability to follow directions, and a strong action bias.

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave
• Company Paid Holidays

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, writing, and debugging PLC code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
• Generating HMI screens for complex machinery and providing documentation for use and troubleshooting.
• Managing electrical cabinet builds and field wiring.
• Selecting and sizing electrical and electromechanical components such as servos, 3- phase motors, analog and digital sensors, and safety-rated components.
• Training the internal team to support automated equipment after deployment.
• Identifying, developing, and designing control panels, as well as providing improvements and upgrades to control systems.
• Reporting performance trends/issues to management and recommending solutions.
• Developing standard operating procedures and training personnel on all new systems.
• Defining control system and instrumentation maintenance requirements and procedures.
• Identifying instrumentation deficiencies and suggesting alternatives.
• Assisting a multi-disciplinary engineering team in creating meaningful alarms and periodically checking their effectiveness.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a BS/MS in Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years working at an industrial manufacturing facility and related instrumentation/automation certifications.
• Is knowledgeable in the following software: PLC programming, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RS Studio, and Ignition SCADA system.
• Is experienced in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial control systems.
• Has strong data and system analysis, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.
• Is familiar with robot programming languages such as INFORM.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Has excellent organization skills, persistence, good judgment, and attention to detail.
• Can display excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in the same time frame.
• Can work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Additionally

• Familiar with ProfiNET, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, and Kepware.
• Acquainted with High Performance HMI.
• Comfortable in creating detailed schematics and models in CAD (AutoCAD preferred).
• Familiar with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Text-based programming (C, C++, Python) savvy.

Physical Requirements

• Able to move up to 50lbs.
• Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
• Can wear PPE.
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.