Maintenance Automation Engineer

Vallourec - North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Time

Performance-Based Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec - North America, located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a qualified Systems Engineer to play a vital role in optimizing plant systems. The role involves analyzing requirements, monitoring production systems, and improving application systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, knowledge of HMI and programming languages, and strong communication skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) match, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems engineering and analysis experience.
• Experience with shop floor production systems in heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of HMI software development and programming languages.
• Ability to troubleshoot Level 2 system failures.
• Desirable knowledge of systems development and mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and workflow requirements for plant systems.
• Monitor production systems for quality and performance.
• Liaison with application developers for upgrades.
• Support deployment of Vallourec Automation Standards.
• Conduct end-user training.

Skills

Systems engineering/design experience

Production systems administration

HMI software development

Troubleshooting techniques

Data flow management

Communication skills

C# knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in computer science, information systems, automation, or electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL databases

Allen Bradley/Rockwell

AWS

AZURE Cloud

RSView

Wonder Ware

Job description

Your Role at a Glance

You’ll play a vital role in our (department) team by:

• Analyze the requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware, and operating system environment, as well as interfaces with other plant systems – PLC’s and Level 3 – MES.
• Monitor the information production systems to ensure the resources quality, reliability, availability, and performance including after-hours technical support.
• Acts as a liaison with application developers for upgrades and support.
• Provide the link between operations (team members, process engineers, and management), maintenance (automation technicians) and software developers.
• Developed and implement modification and enhancements of existing application system, according to changing business needs.
• Evaluate and test the new or updated packages for compliance with user requirements, company standards and compatibility.
• Assist in developing and conducting end-user training.
• Promote effective communication vertically and horizontally within the organization.
• Support the deployment of the Vallourec Automation Standards.
• Be a focal point of projects and initiatives related to automation portfolio.

What Sets You Apart

• 5+ years of systems engineering/design and analysis experience, including specification, simulation, programming, evaluation of software packages, testing techniques. Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL databases.
• 5+ years of experience with developing and/or administrating shop floor production systems in heavy industrial environment, PLC’s programming, integration, and network communication. Desirable experience in Allen Bradley/Rockwell environment.
• Strong knowledge of HMI software development and level 1 programming languages. Experience with data historian and reporting packages, ex. RSView and Wonder Ware.
• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to determine Root Cause of Level 2 system failures. Skills needed will include knowledge of LINUX & Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Determining and managing program/service status, maintaining task schedules, review of system and application logs, message exchange with PLCs & Level 3 applications.
• Ability to establish and monitor data flows from level 2 to industrial cloud applications (AWS, AZURE Cloud, ..)
• Desirable knowledge of time-based systems (IBA, Aveva PI, Aveva Historian, InfoPlus.21….)
• Desirable knowledge of systems development, including web and mobile apps. (C# knowledge is preferred).
• BA/BS or its foreign equivalent in computer science, information systems, automation, or electrical engineering.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing within the organization, both vertically and horizontally.
• Proven development skills.
• Strong decision-making skills based on analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and execute objectives in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to provide after-hours support.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

What Powers Your Performance

• Communicate clearly and constructively.
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success.
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset.
• Take accountability and show initiative in your work.
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance.
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness.
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow.
• Maintain high attention to detail.
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.
• Support and develop others through shared learning.

How We Support Your Success

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.