Controls Engineer

Superior Essex Communications; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex Communications seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to develop and implement process automation for fiber optic production. You will design state-of-the-art equipment, run PLC control systems, and evaluate prototypes to improve quality, efficiency and cost.

This role involves CAD drafting, sensor mounting, BOM coordination, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate has hands-on design experience, strong analytical skills, and deep familiarity with NEC/NFPA-70E safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• Electrical design and PLC programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for production of fiber optic products.
• Apply sound engineering principles and methods to design and develop state of the fiber optic production equipment to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
• Hands-on technical design and execution of machine and process automation.
• Develop equipment control and automation technology for the introduction and evaluation of new/modified products.
• Provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, assist with the installation, startup, training, and commissioning phases.
• Develop new automation technology to improve quality, efficiency and cost of existing processes and product manufacturing.
• Design and prepare detailed computer aided drafting (CAD) schematics, plan & design automation solutions for simple to complex projects from observations, project scope, sketches, and specifications.
• Understands mechanical concepts, creates or assembles basic mechanical fixtures and mounts for sensors and actors.
• Interface with other technical resources to obtain details of equipment and materials and incorporate these elements into Bills of Material (BOM) and procure parts.
• Assist with project management, planning and support.
• Communicate project milestones and critical paths regularly to ensure functional and timely results.
• Work and communicate well with team members and other departments.
• Operate and assist with the evaluation of prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications.
• Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Creates and maintains operating instructions for automation equipment.
• Observes safety, maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Analytical skills

Hands-on equipment design

AutoCAD Electrical

Oscilloscope & multimeter usage

NEC/NFPA-70E knowledge

Standard work documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• Electrical design and PLC programming experience.
• Investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for production of fiber optic products.
• Apply sound engineering principles and methods to design and develop state of the fiber optic production equipment to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
• Hands-on technical design and execution of machine and process automation.
• Develop equipment control and automation technology for the introduction and evaluation of new/modified products.
• Provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, assist with the installation, startup, training, and commissioning phases.
• Develop new automation technology to improve quality, efficiency and cost of existing processes and product manufacturing.
• Design and prepare detailed computer aided drafting (CAD) schematics, plan & design automation solutions for simple to complex projects from observations, project scope, sketches, and specifications.
• Understands mechanical concepts, creates or assembles basic mechanical fixtures and mounts for sensors and actors.
• Interface with other technical resources to obtain details of equipment and materials and incorporate these elements into Bills of Material (BOM) and procure parts.
• Assist with project management, planning and support.
• Communicate project milestones and critical paths regularly to ensure functional and timely results.
• Work and communicate well with team members and other departments.
• Operate and assist with the evaluation of prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications.
• Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Creates and maintains operating instructions for automation equipment.
• Observes safety, maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• Electrical design and PLC programming experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Investigate, understand, and develop practical process inventions and modifications for production of fiber optic products.
• Apply sound engineering principles and methods to design and develop state of the fiber optic production equipment to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
• Hands-on technical design and execution of machine and process automation.
• Develop equipment control and automation technology for the introduction and evaluation of new/modified products.
• Provide technical support for new equipment evaluation, assist with the installation, startup, training, and commissioning phases.
• Develop new automation technology to improve quality, efficiency and cost of existing processes and product manufacturing.
• Design and prepare detailed computer aided drafting (CAD) schematics, plan & design automation solutions for simple to complex projects from observations, project scope, sketches, and specifications.
• Understands mechanical concepts, creates or assembles basic mechanical fixtures and mounts for sensors and actors.
• Interface with other technical resources to obtain details of equipment and materials and incorporate these elements into Bills of Material (BOM) and procure parts.
• Assist with project management, planning and support.
• Communicate project milestones and critical paths regularly to ensure functional and timely results.
• Work and communicate well with team members and other departments.
• Operate and assist with the evaluation of prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications.
• Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Creates and maintains operating instructions for automation equipment.
• Observes safety, maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.

Skills And Abilities Required

• Fluent in Siemens PLC, drives, and controls programming and setup.
• Possess ability with analytical skills: methodically investigate problems, organize logical experimental trials, document data, and present results.
• Possess “hands-on” experience with equipment design and evaluation.
• Possess ability with analytical skills: methodically investigate problems, organize logical experimental trials, document data, and present results.
• Ability to create and modify electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical (or similar) and supporting documentation for system quoting, construction, installation, and post commissioning as-built documentation.
• Ability to use hands-on tools such as oscilloscope, digital multi-meter for process measurement, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable on NEC code, NFPA-70E, and Arc Flash requirements.
• Possess ability to document and create standard work procedures.