Night Shift Senior Lead Controls Engineer (Automation)

Navistar, Inc.

San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Job summary

International Motors is seeking a Senior Lead Controls Engineer for the night shift in San Antonio. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on support for automation, robotics, and plant-wide control systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive Rockwell/PLC experience, Ignition SCADA, industrial networking, and a track record of reducing downtime. Night shift differential is available; position requires readiness for extended hours and weekend

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher with years of experience in manufacturing environments.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills in automation.
Experience with Rockwell/PLC and SCADA environments is required.

Responsibilities

Lead troubleshooting efforts for automation-related production disruptions.
Provide rapid response and root cause analysis for controls, electrical, network, robotics, and system integration issues.
Support production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams in resolving equipment failures.
Minimize downtime through effective diagnostic and corrective action practices.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
Coordinate controls-related activities during launches, shutdowns, and major modifications.
Mentor engineers and technicians on controls practices and documentation.