Automation Engineer II

General Dynamics Corporation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer II in Mesquite, TX. This role involves designing and managing automated machinery processes, optimizing manufacturing techniques, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should hold at least an Associate’s Degree in Engineering with 2-4 years of related experience.

Essential qualifications include proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of PLC and HMI systems. The position offers a full-time opportunity with a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree and 2-4 years of experience in engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Technical expertise in automation systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes.
• Optimize manufacturing processes through programming and testing.
• Develop technical documentation for design specifications.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical thinking

Technical expertise

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Programmable Logic Control (PLC)

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Statistical Process Control

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software

Job description

Job Title and Details

Automation Engineer II

Location: Mesquite, TX

Job ID: 2026-36489

Type: Full Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success — fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Uses engineering techniques to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes.
• Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Uses design techniques to build automated systems such as measurement functions, control functions, and actuators, etc.
• Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
• Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes.
• Audits current equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates.
• Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues
• Develops solutions to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Drafts and designs detailed technical documentation for design specifications and additional relevant documents.
• Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Problem-solving skills. Oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking. Instrument control. Performance analysis. Power management. Process optimization. Reliability analysis. Schematic capture. Statistical process control. Technical troubleshooting. Control systems. Device integration. SCADA architecture. Programmable Logic Control (PLC). Human Machine Interface (HMI). Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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