Automation Engineer

Stasis Drilling Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stasis Drilling Solutions, LLC is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to own projects from concept to field deployment for drilling applications. You will design, program, and integrate hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric valve actuation and pressure-control systems, managing hardware selection, PLC/HMI programming, documentation, and field startup.

Successful candidates will lead end-to-end automation efforts, maintain clear schematics and manuals, and provide remote and on-site support

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on automation experience in industrial environments.
• Direct experience with hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuation.
• Proven project management capability from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development; familiar with Modbus, OPC/UA, Ethernet.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and lift 50 lbs; field readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own automation projects from start to finish, including scoping and field startup.
• Design and integrate hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric valve actuation systems.
• Develop control architectures, PLC logic, HMI screens, and industrial comms.
• Produce revision-controlled schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting and commissioning support.

Skills

Automation engineering

Valve actuation

Project management

PLC programming

HMI development

Field readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff hardware

TwinCAT

ADS programming

Job description

Reports to: Drilling Automation & Controls Manager

Employment: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

WHO WE ARE

Stasis Drilling Solutions, LLC is a privately held oilfield services (OFS) provider headquartered in Houston, TX with operations throughout the lower 48 of the United States.

JOB DESCRIPTION - ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer who can take full ownership of projects from initial concept through commissioning and field deployment. You will design, program, and integrate automated hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric valve actuation and pressure-control systems for drilling applications. If you thrive on managing your own engineering projects end-to-end - handling hardware selection, PLC/HMI programming, documentation, and field startup - this role is built for you.

What You’ll Do

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Manage automation projects from start to finish, including scope definition, equipment/material selection, quoting support, assembly coordination, testing, and field startup.
• Fluid Power & Valve Automation: Design, develop, and integrate automated hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric systems specifically for valve actuation, pressure control, and rig integration.
• Controls & Programming: Develop control system architectures, PLC logic (interlocks, sequencing, PID, alarms), HMI screens, and industrial communication interfaces.
• Documentation: Produce clear, revision-controlled schematics, loop/wiring/network diagrams, operating manuals, and commissioning records.
• Field & Technical Support: Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting and commissioning support for PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and actuation systems across engineering, production, and field teams.

What You Must Have

• 5 Years of hands-on automation, controls, or application engineering experience in industrial or equipment manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience with hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuation and automated fluid-power system integration.
• Proven project management capability - comfortable owning deliverables, timelines, and vendor/cross-functional coordination from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC/UA, Ethernet, TCP/IP).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).
• Field Readiness: Ability to travel up to 20% to shop/field/rig sites, lift up to 50 lbs, wear required PPE, and support occasional after-hours or weekend commissioning needs.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)

• Experience with Beckhoff hardware, TwinCAT, and ADS programming (highly desired, though not mandatory).
• Background in Oil & Gas, drilling automation, managed pressure drilling (MPD).
• Experience with structured text, ladder logic, servo drives, sensor integration, MATLAB, C++,SolidWorks is a bonus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (with HSA options)
• Earned Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
• Stasis Drilling Solutions, LLC is an at-will, equal-opportunity employer. This posting outlines the general nature of the role and does not constitute an employment contract.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical ability to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, including when working in shop or field environments
• Walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and safely navigate work sites and operational areas with moving equipment and overhead machinery
• Maintain awareness of unusual equipment sounds, alarms, and operating conditions while supporting troubleshooting and commissioning activities
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times
• Work outdoors or in varying weather conditions during field support or rig-site visits as needed
• Work occasional weekends, extended hours, or after-hours support when project execution or field conditions require

Disclaimer

This job description is provided for informational purposes only and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. It does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and does not guarantee specific duties, responsibilities, hours, compensation, or employment for any definite period of time. The Company reserves the sole right to interpret, modify, assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs.

Employment with Stasis Drilling Solutions, LLC is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject only to applicable law. No supervisor, manager, or representative of the Company has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing except through a written agreement signed by the Company’s authorized executive.