PLC Manager - Austin, TX

IT8; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IT8 USA Corporation, headquartered in Pflugerville, TX, seeks a PLC Manager to lead and mentor a team of programmers and engineers. The role focuses on welding/assembly automation lines, project management, and hands-on control system design.

The position requires travel (25–30%), strong client communication, and a background in automotive or manufacturing environments. Fluency in Spanish is preferred and NA market experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, or controls engineering.
• 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have at least 5 years experience in North American market and Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC programmers, controls engineers, technicians, and automation staff.
• Oversee PLC, safety PLC, and HMI programming for industrial automation.
• Manage projects through planning, execution, commissioning, startup and completion.
• Monitor timelines, resources, productivity and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, robotic, and automation issues.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and technical drawings.
• Coordinate robot integration and automation systems in manufacturing.
• Produce project status reports and technical documentation.

Skills

PLC Programming

Industrial Automation

Leadership

HMI/SCADA

Electrical Schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics/Automation background

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Omron

Job description

Exciting opportunity at IT8 Software, your Engineering partner.

FOR CANDIDATES LOCATED IN THE USA: Must be available for both domestic and international travel.

FOR CANDIDATES LOCATED IN MEXICO: Must have availability to travel and reside in the United States. Advanced English level is mandatory, along with a valid passport and visa. Candidates must be willing to travel and relocate to the U.S. as needed.

This position is located in Pflugerville, Texas, and includes an estimated 25%–30% travel requirement. Travel is subject to change based on business needs, client engagements, and project schedules.

This position is based at the IT8 USA Corporation headquarters located in Pflugerville, Texas.

IT8 USA Corporation, based in Austin, Texas, is part of MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2004, IT8 began as a mechanical design and engineering office. Today, we deliver Body-in-White, warehouse automation, and industrial automation services across Europe, India, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.

We are a leading Engineering company looking for an outstanding PLC Manager to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to our organization's mission by focusing on target projects, staff management, leading staff, providing training and programming automated and robotized lines, mainly welding or assembly lines for car manufacturing. You will enroll in a company leader in its sector, know cutting edge technology and professional methodology and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PLC programmers, controls engineers, technicians, and automation personnel.
• Oversee expert-level PLC programming, PLC safety programming, and HMI programming for manufacturing and industrial automation systems.
• Manage automation projects through all project phases including planning, execution, commissioning, startup, and completion.
• Monitor project timelines, resources, productivity, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical, electrical, robotic, and automation-related issues.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Support and supervise industrial network configuration and communications systems.
• Coordinate robot integration, automation systems, pneumatic systems, and analog systems within manufacturing environments.
• Generate information transmission reports, project status reports, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, PRL regulations, and industrial safety procedures.
• Manage and coordinate human capital, including team leadership, performance, and training.
• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Promote teamwork, responsibility, discipline, and adaptability within the department.
• Provide leadership and maintain strong customer relationships throughout project execution.

Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, or controls engineering.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working within the North American market.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak Spanish.
• Experience dealing directly with clients and managing customer expectations.
• Strong experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Omron.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems, VFDs, robotics, and industrial communication protocols as well as PLC safety programming.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems within manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatics and analog systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup support.

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

We offer:

• A great opportunity to join a dynamic project with a high potential for growth.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexibility, teamwork and a great work environment.
• Negotiable retribution according to experience

Does this opportunity sound interesting to you?

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We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization