Instrumentation & Electronics Controls Engineering Manager

Envases Commerce, LLC; 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

• Location 1901 Wycon Dr,Waco, TX, 76712-8996,United States
• Employee Type FT - Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Experience: 7 years of experience with Industrial Automation and Leadership. Requires skills and experience in the following:

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

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.