Fiber Optics Automation & 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

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