Hybrid Application Engineer: Industrial Controls & PLCs

Valin; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Valin Houston, TX seeks an Application Engineer to support customers and sales by applying industrial controls technologies. The role emphasizes PLCs, VFDs, process heat and temperature control, and motion control, with a strong customer-facing focus rather than pure design.

You will participate in requirements discovery, configuration, programming guidance, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience applying, configuring, programming, or troubleshooting industrial PLCs.
• Experience with VFDs and motor control.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with customers and sales.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to understand machine requirements and recommend controls solutions.
• Select and support PLCs, VFDs, and temperature controllers.
• Provide PLC configuration and programming support, diagnostics, startup, and commissioning.
• Assist with drive/motor selection and integration with PLCs.
• Travel to customer sites for startup and training; deliver product demonstrations.

Skills

PLC programming

VFD configuration

Electrical schematics

Customer-facing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng.

Mechatronics background

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens PLC (TIA Portal)

Job description

Valin Houston, TX seeks an Application Engineer to support customers and sales by applying industrial controls technologies. The role emphasizes PLCs, VFDs, process heat and temperature control, and motion control, with a strong customer-facing focus rather than pure design.

You will participate in requirements discovery, configuration, programming guidance, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and training.