Lead Automation & Controls Engineer - High-Impact Ops

Addison Group; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced robotics tech

High-impact role

Growth opportunities

Cutting-edge systems

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer for a direct-hire role in Forney, TX. You will lead automation projects, design and validate control systems, and collaborate with manufacturing, safety, and maintenance teams to improve reliability.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI development, robotics and vision systems support, risk assessments, and maintaining documentation. Travel up to 30% and a competitive benefits package accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of automation and controls experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects including system design, startup, validation, and ongoing optimization.
• Support manufacturing operations by improving equipment reliability, performance, and productivity.
• Serve as the site expert for PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automated material handling technologies.
• Conduct risk assessments and failure analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve controls-related equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, electrical schematics, and operating procedures.
• Ensure automation systems comply with safety, quality, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and engineering teams on equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Participate in factory and site acceptance testing activities.
• Establish and maintain controls standards and best practices across the facility.
• Support integration efforts between manufacturing equipment and business systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC platforms

SCADA/MES integrations

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer for a direct-hire role in Forney, TX. You will lead automation projects, design and validate control systems, and collaborate with manufacturing, safety, and maintenance teams to improve reliability.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI development, robotics and vision systems support, risk assessments, and maintaining documentation. Travel up to 30% and a competitive benefits package accompany this role.