Automation Engineer

ECOLAB; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and pension plans

Employee stock purchase programs

Job summary

ECOLAB is seeking an Automation Engineer to provide essential electrical and controls design expertise. You will work onsite in Plano, TX, collaborating with clients throughout project phases.

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of five years in electrical and automation roles and be proficient in PLC and SCADA systems. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of electrical and automation experience in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents.
• Experience with SCADA systems and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls design expertise.
• Collaborate with clients and application specialists.
• Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems.

Skills

Electrical and automation experience

Problem-solving skills

Control systems knowledge

Microsoft Office applications

Ability to interpret diagrams and schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical & Control Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell Control Systems

Siemens Control Systems

SCADA platforms

Drive software

Job description

As an Automation Engineer, you will provide electrical and controls design expertise and perform integration tasks that support customer projects and improve related products. You will collaborate with clients and cross‑functional teams across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through commissioning, ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective automation solutions.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with clients and application specialists during the tender/bid stage to define control equipment designs and specifications
• Monitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs throughout proposals and project execution
• Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems to meet technical, commercial, and project requirements
• Develop control strategies and supporting documentation to define project‑specific programming requirements
• Create and manage electrical documentation, including control philosophies, design specifications, load schedules, and wiring schematics
• Provide technical support including field service, commissioning, operator training, and warranty support
• Maintain engineering records for drawings and associated data for future reference
• Ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables and adherence to project schedules and budgets
• Troubleshoot automation, integration, and network communication issues
• Provide technical assistance and training to Sales and Product Support teams

Position Details

• Onsite in Plano, TX
• Travel: Frequent domestic and international travel required (up to 50%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply logical and scientific thinking in varied situations
• Ability to make decisions involving multiple variables in both standard and non‑standard scenarios
• Experience with control systems such as:
• Rockwell (Control Logix, RS Linx, FactoryTalk Linx, BootP, Logix Echo)
• Siemens (S7-400, TIA Portal, Simatic Manager Step 7, Proneta)
• SCADA platforms (Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Archestra, GE Cimplicity, WinCC, Ignition)
• Drive software (ABB Drive Composer, Starter)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical and structural drawings, and wiring schematics
• No immigration sponsorship provided for this role

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical & Control Engineering degree, major in Automation or Industrial Automation
• Experience with Visual Basic, .NET Visual Studio, and Python
• Experience with instrumentation and PID control technologies
• Previous field experience
• Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers or project teams

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

Pay range for this role is $100,000-$130,000. Factors such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. are considered. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k), pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short‑term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans, discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program. On‑site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. For additional benefits information, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.