Automation Engineer: Robotics & PLCs, Full Lifecycle

The Judge Group; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an Automation Engineer in Lewisville, TX toown the full lifecycle of automation systems, from design to deployment and continuous optimization. You will work with PLCs, robotics, conveyors, vision systems, and packaging automation, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC programming skills, and experience with C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or robotics.
• Hands-on programming and troubleshooting of PLC-based systems.
• Experience with C++.
• Proficiency with structured text and ladder logic.
• Experience with version control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, program, and commission industrial automation systems (PLCs, robotics, conveyors, actuators, sensors).
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control system software using structured text and ladder logic.
• Integrate hardware and software components into complete automation solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams throughout development and deployment lifecycles.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize automation equipment during development, testing, and production.
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce operating costs.
• Participate in design reviews, system validation, and testing activities.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to automation hardware and controls architectures.
• Communicate issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in automation and manufacturing technologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across automated operations.

Skills

PLC programming

Structured text/ladder logic

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Analytical thinking

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

C++

PLC programming tools

Version control systems

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking an Automation Engineer in Lewisville, TX toown the full lifecycle of automation systems, from design to deployment and continuous optimization. You will work with PLCs, robotics, conveyors, vision systems, and packaging automation, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC programming skills, and experience with C++.