Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Eng. Manager (Hybrid)

Envases-Commerce,-LL; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Envases Commerce LLC is seeking an Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Engineering Manager to lead a technical team in maintaining and optimizing plant automation. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, PLC/HMI systems, and reliable operation of high-speed equipment in a hybrid work setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 7 years of experience in industrial automation with strong leadership, planning, and collaboration across Production and Quality

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience with Industrial Automation and Leadership.
• Experience managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PLC/HMI/VFD systems in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and Ignition/SCADA platforms for monitoring processes.
• Knowledge of electrical theory including AC/DC circuits and automation controls.
• Troubleshooting automation failures and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Familiarity with SAP for parts tracking and maintenance support.
• Knowledge of automation standards, production reliability methodologies, and IT basics.
• Experience balancing hands-on troubleshooting with long-term automation planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical infrastructure and automation systems.
• Lead a team of technicians to maximize uptime of high-speed production equipment.
• Oversee maintenance of PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs and manage electrical distribution.
• Calibrate sensors and vision systems; develop preventive maintenance programs.
• Conduct investigations to resolve electrical/automation issues; drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external contractors and supervise commissioning of new equipment.
• Support safety training and arc flash/lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to align electrical priorities with goals.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Leadership

PLC/SCADA

HMI systems

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition SCADA

VFDs

Electrical testing equipment

SAP

Job description

Envases Commerce LLC is seeking an Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Engineering Manager to lead a technical team in maintaining and optimizing plant automation. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, PLC/HMI systems, and reliable operation of high-speed equipment in a hybrid work setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 7 years of experience in industrial automation with strong leadership, planning, and collaboration across Production and Quality