Robotics & Controls Engineer – PLC/Automation Lead

Aumovio SE; New Braunfels, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

AUMOVIO seeks an Automation Controls Engineer in Texas to lead hands-on controls projects for robotics and manufacturing systems. You will design, implement, test, and support PLC/HMI/SCADA software, integrating Beckhoff TwinCAT and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 platforms while ensuring safety, reliability, and OEE goals.

You will coordinate FAT/SAT, commissioning, line moves, and production releases, collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and operations to minimize downtime and improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Exposure to programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC-based manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 platforms or related PLC.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation and controls concepts based on process requirements, manufacturing standards, and design guidelines.
• Design, develop, test, and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and data acquisition software using Beckhoff TwinCAT and Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 platforms.
• Review equipment and production concepts including safety risk assessment, mechanical design, electrical controls, robotics, vision, and industrial communications.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and production release of new equipment; coordinate line moves, installations, and project handoffs.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve MTTR, MTBF, and equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Team collaboration

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Job description

AUMOVIO seeks an Automation Controls Engineer in Texas to lead hands-on controls projects for robotics and manufacturing systems. You will design, implement, test, and support PLC/HMI/SCADA software, integrating Beckhoff TwinCAT and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 platforms while ensuring safety, reliability, and OEE goals.

You will coordinate FAT/SAT, commissioning, line moves, and production releases, collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and operations to minimize downtime and improve