Automation Controls Engineer: Build & Train PLC/HMI

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

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