Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Engineering Manager

Envases US Aluminum Division; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Envases Commerce LLC in Waco, TX is seeking an Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Engineering Manager to lead reliability, maintenance, and optimization of the plant's electrical infrastructure, PLC/HMI systems, and precision instrumentation.

You will manage a team of technicians, oversee PLC/HMI/VFD upkeep, coordinate safety programs, capital projects, and supplier collaborations, while balancing hands-on diagnostics with long-term automation improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and troubleshooting Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition SCADA for monitoring utilities and production.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory and industrial control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting automation failures and reducing downtime.
• Familiar with SAP for parts tracking and maintenance support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Manage electrical distribution systems in safety-compliant ways.
• Calibrate sensors and vision systems for accuracy.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs across automation assets.
• Investigate electrical/automation issues and drive corrective actions.
• Optimize inventory of critical electrical components.
• Lead capital improvement projects and contractor supervision.
• Commission new equipment and validate performance.
• Promote team safety training and arc flash/lockout/tagout compliance.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to align electrical priorities.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI systems

Electrical theory

SCADA monitoring

Production uptime

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition SCADA

VFDs

Multimeters

SAP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Brief Description

• Experience managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition) for monitoring utility systems, automation status, and production processes.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, including AC/DC circuits, industrial control systems, automation controls, and SCADA-based process systems.
• Experience troubleshooting automation and controls failures in production environments and implementing corrective actions to minimize operational downtime.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including voltmeters, ammeters, and related instruments, to evaluate and resolve system performance issues.
• Knowledge of SAP for parts tracking, inventory management, and maintenance support activities.
• Knowledge of automation standards, controls engineering practices, and production system reliability methodologies.
• General knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Experience supporting automation strategy, system optimization, equipment reliability, and process improvement initiatives in manufacturing environments.
• Experience balancing hands-on troubleshooting of production automation systems with planning and implementation of long-term controls engineering or automation improvements.
• Experience supporting highly automated, high-throughput manufacturing operations where automation reliability, production continuity, and system uptime are critical to operational performance.

Brief Description

• Experience managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition) for monitoring utility systems, automation status, and production processes.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, including AC/DC circuits, industrial control systems, automation controls, and SCADA-based process systems.
• Experience troubleshooting automation and controls failures in production environments and implementing corrective actions to minimize operational downtime.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including voltmeters, ammeters, and related instruments, to evaluate and resolve system performance issues.
• Knowledge of SAP for parts tracking, inventory management, and maintenance support activities.
• Knowledge of automation standards, controls engineering practices, and production system reliability methodologies.
• General knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Experience supporting automation strategy, system optimization, equipment reliability, and process improvement initiatives in manufacturing environments.
• Experience balancing hands-on troubleshooting of production automation systems with planning and implementation of long-term controls engineering or automation improvements.
• Experience supporting highly automated, high-throughput manufacturing operations where automation reliability, production continuity, and system uptime are critical to operational performance.

Job duties: Ensure the reliability, maintenance, and optimization of the plant's electrical infrastructure, automation systems (PLC/HMI), and precision instrumentation. This position leads a team of technicians to maximize the uptime of high-speed production equipment such as Shell Presses, Compound Liners, and Conversion Presses, blending strategic project management with hands-on troubleshooting of complex industrial controls. Key responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and repair of PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs; managing electrical distribution systems in compliance with safety standards; calibrating sensors and vision systems; developing preventive maintenance programs; conducting technical investigations to resolve electrical and automation issues; optimizing inventory of critical electrical components; executing capital improvement projects; supervising external contractors; commissioning new equipment; supporting team development and safety training; serving as the plant's expert on arc flash and lockout/tagout procedures; and collaborating with Production and Quality teams to align electrical priorities with operational goals.

Company Name: Envases Commerce LLC

Job Location: 1901 Wycon Drive, Waco, TX 76712. Employer will allow a hybrid work schedule.

Job title: Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Engineering Manager

Minimum Salary: $148,054 per year

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related.

SOC Code: 11-3051.00

SOC Occupation Title: Industrial Production Managers

Duration: Regular Hire

Work week: Full-time

Supervision Required: Position will supervise other employees

Travel Required: Yes - 15% annual travel required to plants in Mexico and additional places throughout the US.