Automation & Controls Engineer – PLC, MES & Plant Data

Sika; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika in Sealy, TX is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support Roofing Operations. The role focuses on PLC/equipment interfaces, data collection, MES/SAP data flow, and plant-wide monitoring.

You will maintain and improve process controls, support extrusion lines, and help ensure reliable plant performance through proactive diagnostics and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modify PLC/equipment interfaces, collect data, and support electrical instruments in plant operations.
• Improve plant efficiency, reliability, and repeatability.
• Support and monitor extrusion coating lines, mixing plants, and winder interface systems.
• Maintain process data collection from shop floor network feeding MES to SAP.
• Implement plant-wide communications/monitoring for Manufacturing Management.
• Network plant-wide raw material monitoring for manufacturing planning and inventory.
• Develop 24 hour/day support for M61 extrusion coating line (PLC-controlled production line).

Job description

Sika in Sealy, TX is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support Roofing Operations. The role focuses on PLC/equipment interfaces, data collection, MES/SAP data flow, and plant-wide monitoring.

You will maintain and improve process controls, support extrusion lines, and help ensure reliable plant performance through proactive diagnostics and system enhancements.