Paint Shop Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA Expert

JCB North America

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCB North America is seeking a Paint Shop Controls Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize automation systems supporting paint shop operations in San Antonio, TX. The role ensures reliable PLC, SCADA, and industrial control performance while driving efficiency and data visibility across manufacturing processes.

The position requires 3+ years in manufacturing automation, proficiency with Rockwell/Beckhoff platforms, and Ignition SCADA experience.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or industrial automation.
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of industrial control systems, instrumentation, and networking.
Experience in paint shop, surface finishing, or similar industrial processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Beckhoff).
Create and maintain control logic using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
Design and support SCADA systems using Ignition (dashboards, alarms, historian trends, reporting).
Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and third-party devices using EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, and MQTT.
Configure and maintain industrial networks, instrumentation, and drive systems.
Support plant commissioning, startup, and system upgrades.
Analyze production data, KPIs, and historian trends to improve efficiency and throughput.
Optimize control strategies, including PID loops and automation sequences.
Develop OEE, downtime, and predictive maintenance dashboards.
Implement fault diagnostics, alarm rationalization, and predictive alerts.
Standardize PLC code, naming conventions, and HMI design practices.
Support MES/ERP data integration and automation data visibility.
Monitor and improve energy usage and process sustainability.
Troubleshoot automation and network issues to minimize downtime.
Other duties as assigned