Controls Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing Systems

SCIVIC Engineering America Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Relocation allowance

Job summary

SCIVIC Engineering America Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer for automotive manufacturing and industrial automation projects.

You will participate through design, programming, installation, commissioning, and system improvement at customer sites. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field, 3+ years in automotive controls, and strong PLC/HMI programming skills on Siemens or Allen-Bradley platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or related field, or equivalent.
• At least three years of automotive manufacturing controls experience.
• Solid PLC and HMI programming experience on Siemens or Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Ability to read technical drawings and troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Clear professional English communication; capable of cross‑functional work.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and on-site project locations.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and support controls concepts, hardware and software plans.
• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for equipment and systems.
• Prepare or review controls drawings, documentation, and test records.
• Support simulation and virtual commissioning when applicable.
• Coordinate controls interfaces with mechanical equipment, robots, conveyors, and suppliers.
• Assist installation, startup, commissioning, and validation at customer sites.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and document improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical drawings reading

English communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Automotive manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA/Ignition

Job description

Location

Austin, TX, with frequent travel and project-site assignments throughout the U.S. and internationally as required

Employment Type

Full-time

Openings

2

Company Description

SCIVIC Engineering America Inc. delivers custom engineering, equipment integration, installation, and commissioning solutions for automotive manufacturing customers. Our teams work across mechanical engineering, electrical and controls engineering, automation, and project delivery to bring manufacturing systems into production.

Role Description

We are seeking Controls Engineers to support automotive manufacturing and industrial automation projects from technical planning and design through programming, installation, commissioning, and system improvement.

This is a hands-on engineering role. You will work with project managers, mechanical and electrical engineers, suppliers, and customers to develop controls solutions, resolve equipment interfaces, troubleshoot systems, and support successful startup at customer sites.

What You’ll Do

• Review project requirements and support controls concepts, hardware plans, software plans, and technical design.
• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for manufacturing equipment and integrated systems.
• Prepare or review controls drawings, technical documentation, program changes, and test records.
• Support simulation and virtual commissioning when applicable to the project.
• Coordinate controls interfaces with mechanical equipment, robots, conveyors, suppliers, and production or monitoring systems.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, functional testing, and validation at customer sites.
• Investigate technical issues, identify root causes, implement approved improvements, and document results.
• Contribute to technical standards, quality practices, project reports, and lessons learned.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field, or equivalent relevant technical education and knowledge.
• At least three years of related experience in automotive manufacturing controls.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC and HMI programming, including Siemens or Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Ability to read technical drawings and troubleshoot industrial equipment systematically.
• Clear, professional communication skills in English and the ability to work across engineering, supplier, customer, and project teams.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer project sites, including extended assignments when required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ABB, FANUC, or KUKA industrial robots.
• Virtual commissioning experience.
• Experience with SCADA, MES, or Ignition.
• Commissioning experience with EMS, AGV, ASRS, conveyors, or other integrated manufacturing systems.
• Mandarin proficiency is a plus for collaborating with global engineering and project teams.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off
• Relocation allowance for eligible hires
• Additional employer-sponsored and voluntary benefits, as applicable