Automotive PLC Manager

IT8; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Flexible environment

Job summary

IT8 USA Corporation in Pflugerville, TX, is seeking a PLC Manager to lead engineers, technicians, and automation staff on welding/assembly lines for automotive manufacturing. You will oversee PLC, safety programming, and HMI, manage projects from planning through startup, and drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have a degree in electrical/mechatronics, 5+ years in PLC programming and leadership, experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Omron, and strong client-facing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, or controls engineering.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred (2+ years).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PLC programmers, controls engineers, technicians, and automation personnel.
• Oversee PLC programming, PLC safety programming, and HMI programming for manufacturing and industrial automation systems.
• Manage automation projects through all phases from planning to startup and completion.
• Monitor timelines, resources, productivity, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, robotic, and automation issues; interpret diagrams and drawings.
• Coordinate robot integration and industrial networking within manufacturing environments.
• Generate project status reports and technical documentation; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

Team leadership

HMI programming

Electrical systems

Client management

Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Exciting opportunity at IT8 Software, your Engineering partner.

We are a leading Engineering company looking for an outstanding PLC Manager to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to our organization's mission by focusing on target projects, staff management, leading staff, providing training and programming automated and robotized lines, mainly welding or assembly lines for car manufacturing. You will enroll in a company leader in its sector, know cutting edge technology and professional methodology and practices.

This position is based at the IT8 USA Corporation headquarters located in Pflugerville, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PLC programmers, controls engineers, technicians, and automation personnel.
• Oversee expert-level PLC programming, PLC safety programming, and HMI programming for manufacturing and industrial automation systems.
• Manage automation projects through all project phases including planning, execution, commissioning, startup, and completion.
• Monitor project timelines, resources, productivity, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical, electrical, robotic, and automation-related issues.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Support and supervise industrial network configuration and communications systems.
• Coordinate robot integration, automation systems, pneumatic systems, and analog systems within manufacturing environments.
• Generate information transmission reports, project status reports, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, PRL regulations, and industrial safety procedures.
• Manage and coordinate human capital, including team leadership, performance, and training.
• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Promote teamwork, responsibility, discipline, and adaptability within the department.
• Provide leadership and maintain strong customer relationships throughout project execution.

Qualifications Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, or controls engineering.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience dealing directly with clients and managing customer expectations.
• Strong experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Omron.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems, VFDs, robotics, and industrial communication protocols as well as PLC safety programming.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems within manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatics and analog systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup support.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

We offer:

• A great opportunity to join a dynamic project with a high potential for growth.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexibility, teamwork and a great work environment.
• Negotiable retribution according to experience

Does it sound like an interesting role for you?

FOR CANDIDATES LOCATED IN THE USA: Must be available for both domestic and international travel.

FOR CANDIDATES LOCATED IN MEXICO: Must have availability to travel and reside in the United States. Advanced English level is mandatory, along with a valid passport and visa. Candidates must be willing to travel and relocate to the U.S. as needed.

IT8 USA Corporation, based in Austin, Texas, is part of MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2004, IT8 began as a mechanical design and engineering office. Today, we deliver Body-in-White, warehouse automation, and industrial automation services across Europe, India, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.

IT8 is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.