Industrial Automation Engineer: PLC, HMI & Systems

Yokogawa; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa seeks an adaptable Systems and Automation Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team advancing industrial analyzer systems. You will design, test, and integrate PLC-based controls, HMIs, and instrumentation while collaborating with electrical, software, and process engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work and learning across disciplines to grow into a full contributor. The position supports development, build, testing, installation, commissioning, and ongoing improvement of

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical or related engineering field.
• Programming in Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or Structured Text.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for hardware/software/process systems.
• Willingness to travel 20–25% for field activities.
• Hands-on with equipment during build, test, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and improve industrial analyzer systems with cross-disciplinary engineers.
• Develop and support PLC-based control systems for pumps, valves, heaters, sensors, and instruments.
• Create and maintain HMI/SCADA applications to operate systems and visualize data.
• Integrate instrumentation, analyzers, industrial communication devices, and software into complete products.
• Support manufacturing builds, factory acceptance testing, installations, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Assist with electrical and controls design tasks, including I/O mapping, wiring documentation, system checkout, and troubleshooting.
• Help improve engineering standards, documentation, test methods, and internal tools.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Structured Text

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Systems thinking

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Inductive Automation Ignition

Job description

Yokogawa seeks an adaptable Systems and Automation Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team advancing industrial analyzer systems. You will design, test, and integrate PLC-based controls, HMIs, and instrumentation while collaborating with electrical, software, and process engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work and learning across disciplines to grow into a full contributor. The position supports development, build, testing, installation, commissioning, and ongoing improvement of