Automation Controls Engineer - Manufacturing

Colonial Group

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

Job summary

Voltava in Arlington, TX is seeking a Controls Engineer to maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems that power our manufacturing operations. You will partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot, optimize equipment performance, and implement continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with industrial PLCs (Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens Step 7), ladder logic, and HMI systems, plus a foundation in electrical

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing, automotive, logistics, or related industrial environment.
  • Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills in industrial control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Advanced knowledge of electronic devices and industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems to support manufacturing operations.
  • Troubleshoot complex controls issues with production, maintenance, and cross-functional teams.
  • Optimize equipment performance, reliability, and lifecycle costs.
  • Evaluate emerging automation technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Industrial control systems
Allen Bradley Studio 5000
Siemens Step7
Ladder logic
HMI systems
Electrical drawings
Automation systems
Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000
Siemens STEP 7
HMI development

Job description

Voltava in Arlington, TX is seeking a Controls Engineer to maintain, develop, and improve automation control systems that power our manufacturing operations. You will partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot, optimize equipment performance, and implement continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with industrial PLCs (Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens Step 7), ladder logic, and HMI systems, plus a foundation in electrical

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