Automation & Controls Engineer - 24/7 Plant Ops

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to support automation and control systems across our Irving, TX air separation plants. You will diagnose issues, optimize uptime, and implement compliant logic changes within a continuous-process environment.

You will lead PLC/SCADA updates, interpret wiring diagrams, and ensure adherence to MOC and medical manufacturing regulations while collaborating across operations, safety, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 10 years of equivalent control systems experience.
• 5+ years in control systems programming or industrial automation.
• Experience with regulatory-compliant manufacturing environments (FDA/medical).

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 plant operations by troubleshooting control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform PLC/SCADA programming updates and modifications per coding standards.
• Interpret and modify PLC wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and control narratives.
• Follow MOC protocols and document risk assessments before deployments.
• Lead local root-cause investigations and implement CAPAs.
• Ensure OT asset availability and cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, quality, and engineering teams.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

SCADA programming

Instrumentation & control

Electrical systems

Cybersecurity basics

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering or 10 years equivalent control systems experience

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC S7

SIMATIC S5/CTI

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Nippon Sanso Matheson seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to support automation and control systems across our Irving, TX air separation plants. You will diagnose issues, optimize uptime, and implement compliant logic changes within a continuous-process environment.

You will lead PLC/SCADA updates, interpret wiring diagrams, and ensure adherence to MOC and medical manufacturing regulations while collaborating across operations, safety, and engineering teams.