Drilling Automation Engineer I

Nabors Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Houston team. You will develop electrical and controls software for drilling applications, interpret client requirements, and ensure safe, reliable automation solutions.

The role includes field support, troubleshooting, and occasional travel to rigs to implement fixes and optimize performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls Engineering and 1–2 years of controls experience, with familiarity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering.
• 1–2 years in engineering setting with controls and automation software.
• Experience with Rockwell or Siemens PLC systems preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and field support abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for drilling automation based on requirements.
• Generate design docs, PLC code, HMI apps, BOMs, and drawings.
• Provide level 3 technical support at field sites and remotely.
• Travel up to 25% to rig sites and support operations.

Skills

C/C++

C#

PLC ladder logic

Field troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk

Rockwell/Siemens PLCs

Ethernet/IP

Profibus

Modbus

OPC

Job description

Nabors Industries is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Houston team. You will develop electrical and controls software for drilling applications, interpret client requirements, and ensure safe, reliable automation solutions.

The role includes field support, troubleshooting, and occasional travel to rigs to implement fixes and optimize performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls Engineering and 1–2 years of controls experience, with familiarity in