Automation-Driven Manufacturing Engineer

VPI Technology, a division of Ludlum Measurements, Inc.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending account

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Eljen Technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement industrial systems for process equipment and manufacturing operations. The role blends mechanical design, automation, PLC programming, instrumentation, data logging, and software development to deliver reliable equipment.

You will participate from concept through commissioning and production support, collaborating with engineers and technicians to enhance performance and ensure robust operation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience programming PLCs in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and electrical troubleshooting.
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Ability to read and create schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of managing projects and resolving technical challenges independently.
• Comfortable learning new technologies through independent research and hands-on application.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and troubleshoot automated equipment.
• Develop and maintain machine interfaces and operator control systems.
• Maintain industrial communication networks and protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, MQTT, serial).
• Install equipment, components, sensors, and wiring on machines.
• Develop data acquisition and logging systems for process monitoring and reporting.
• Support database integration, reporting, and visualization tools.
• Design electrical panels, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Perform testing, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and software issues in production.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and user manuals.
• Develop creative solutions across disciplines.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, technicians, and production personnel to improve equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI development

SQL databases

SCADA/MES systems

Autodesk Inventor/SolidWorks

Job description

Eljen Technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement industrial systems for process equipment and manufacturing operations. The role blends mechanical design, automation, PLC programming, instrumentation, data logging, and software development to deliver reliable equipment.

You will participate from concept through commissioning and production support, collaborating with engineers and technicians to enhance performance and ensure robust operation in a fast-paced