Controls Engineer

JMP Solutions - Canada; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

401K with company match

Life Insurance (company-paid)

Short/Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Convergix Automation Solutions seeks a Controls Specialist to lead automation design, programming, testing, and deployment on client projects across industries. You will partner with a skilled internal team to deliver high-impact control systems and drive project success.

The role requires a post-secondary engineering degree, 2–5 years of automation experience, and the ability to travel within the US and Canada. Strong PLC/HMI/Instrumentation expertise and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering from a recognized faculty.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Automation industry delivering on projects.
• Proven design, procurement, programming, testing, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude for solving complex challenges.
• Strong client-focused approach and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Willingness to travel within US/Canada.
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Automotive, Agriculture or Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tasks, subsystems, or work packages with increasing autonomy.
• Diagnose issues and implement practical, value-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with senior team and project leads to deliver results.
• Participate in planning, design reviews, and delivery discussions.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, or deployment activities.
• Communicate with stakeholders and customers as appropriate.
• Adhere to company standards, processes, and safety/quality requirements.

Skills

Automation experience

Client-focused

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Travel willingness

Planning

Problem diagnosis

Networking design

VFDs/Servos

Instrumentation

Rockwell

Siemens

Aveva InTouch/OMI

Plant PAX

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Aveva InTouch/OMI

Plant PAX

Instrumentation

VFDs/Servos

Networking

Job description

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us:https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

Step into a dynamic Controls Specialist role, where you’ll be at the forefront of automation innovation. Here, you’ll tackle complex client challenges, design and deliver cutting-edge solutions, and oversee high-impact projects from concept to completion. Your expertise will help shape superior client experiences, as you collaborate with a passionate internal team to bring vision, energy, and intensity to every engagement—exceeding expectations and driving the future of automation

Key Responsibilities

As a Controls Specialist, you will contribute meaningfully to projects and initiatives while continuing to build depth in your core skill areas.

• Deliver assigned tasks, subsystems, or work packages with increasing autonomy and accountability.
• Leverage your hands-on experience to diagnose issues and implement practical, value-driven solutions.
• Partner closely with senior team members and project leads to deliver results.
• Contribute to planning, design reviews, and delivery discussions with a focus on scope, quality, and outcomes.
• Assist with testing, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or deployment activities as relevant to the role.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and, when applicable, customers or external partners.
• Adhere to company standards, processes, and safety or quality requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering from a recognized engineering faculty or equivalent qualification
• 2-5 years’ experience in the Automation industry as an Engineer or Technologist, technically delivering on projects
• Proven track record in the design, procurement, programming, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems.
• A proven self-starter with a positive, “can-do” attitude who is motivated by solving complex challenges
• Strong client-focused approach, dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences to our internal and external customers
• Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgment and prioritize workload through outstanding organizational skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Willingness to travel or adjust work hours as required for the role. Controls Specialists at Convergix should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Automotive, Agriculture or Oil & Gas industry
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team to achieve results
• Experience in the any of the following platforms and/or technologies:
  • PLCs: Rockwell, Siemens
  • HMI’s: Rockwell Plant PAX, Aveva InTouch/OMI
  • Instrumentation
  • VFD’s and Servo’s
  • Network design and implementation

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources

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