Controls Engineer HYBRID ($100-115k base; TN Visa Transfer Available)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A project-based automation company is seeking a passionate Controls Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. This role offers a base salary of $100,000 to $115,000 with the potential for bonuses. Responsibilities include designing electrical hardware, programming PLC systems, and troubleshooting complex automation technologies. The position allows for hybrid work flexibility and requires traveling to client sites occasionally, primarily in the Austin area. If you value work/life balance and innovation, this opportunity may be a perfect match.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming is essential.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% is required.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and configuring systems will be crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical hardware.
• Setup, configure, and troubleshoot systems.
• Review schematics with customers.
• Communicate cross-functionally to ensure project deliverables.
• Write and edit software code for machines and systems.
• Document, test, and maintain support.

Skills

PLC programming experience

Ability to troubleshoot systems

Design electrical hardware

Job description

Controls Engineer HYBRID ($100-115k base; TN Visa Transfer Available)

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Base Salary: $100,000-$115,000 + Straight Pay + Annual Bonus Potential

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Austin, TX

Hybrid Work: After initial training you will have work-from-home flexibility; typically 2 hybrid days per week contingent on project needs.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% (local; very limited overnights) required.

Our client, a project-based automation company, is seeking a passionate, team-oriented Controls Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. In this role, you’ll take ownership of programming, debugging, commissioning, and electrical hardware design across a range of automation technologies including PLCs, robotics, vision controllers, and VFDs. You will travel to clients on site, most projects will be concentrated in the Austin area, resulting in minimal travel and very few overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical hardware
• Setup, configure, and troubleshoot systems
• Review schematics with customers and provide guidance
• Communicate cross‑functionally to ensure project deliverables
• Write and edit software code for machines and systems
• Document, test, and provide overall maintenance support
• Provide weekly updates to leadership team
• Travel to clients to provide installation, testing, and support
• Complete continued education for automation equipment

Qualifications

• PLC programming experience

• Ability to travel up to 30% (local; very limited overnights) required

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance

If you’re looking for a workplace that values culture, work/life balance, and innovation, this could be a perfect match. You’ll join a company where you’ll look forward to coming to work, surrounded by people who care about what they do and how they do it.