Automation Owner - ABB Robotics & Plant-Wide Ops

Movement Search & Delivery; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a manufacturer in the El Paso, TX area to identify and evaluate an Automation Engineer role focused on advancing robotics and automation across the plant. This hands-on position centers on owning ABB robotic systems and shaping the automation roadmap.

You will lead lifecycle ownership of ABB cells, document PLC logic and safety interlocks, develop SOPs, train personnel, and scope new automation opportunities across presses, paint lines, and vision

Qualifications

• Hands-on ABB robotics experience in a production manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, safety systems, and how robotics integrate with large mechanical press operations.
• Ability to reverse-engineer and document existing automated systems with little to no existing documentation.
• Comfort building SOPs and training programs from the ground up, consultative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of ABB robotic cells: 6 robots across 2 lines.
• Document how current programs run: press-to-robot communication, safety interlocks, PLC logic, cycle timing.
• Create standard operating procedures from scratch.
• Evaluate and optimize current processes against design intent.
• Train plant personnel to troubleshoot and maintain robotic systems.
• Identify and scope new automation opportunities across the facility (press brake, paint line).
• Advise on and help integrate additional automation such as loading, laser systems, and vision.
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and software domains to plan next robot adds.

Skills

ABB robots

PLC expertise

Safety systems

Documentation

SOP creation

Training others

Automation expansion

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a manufacturer in the El Paso, TX area to identify and evaluate an Automation Engineer role focused on advancing robotics and automation across the plant. This hands-on position centers on owning ABB robotic systems and shaping the automation roadmap.

You will lead lifecycle ownership of ABB cells, document PLC logic and safety interlocks, develop SOPs, train personnel, and scope new automation opportunities across presses, paint lines, and vision