Senior Automation Engineer - PLC/HMI, R&D & Field Deployment

Maverick Power

Garland (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer for R&D to design and deploy PLC/HMI projects for power distribution systems. The role involves hands-on testing support, customer communication, and mentoring junior engineers, with travel to client sites as needed.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in automation, 3+ years in field support, and expertise in Codesys, enabling effective collaboration with engineering and support teams. This on-site role offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years experience in automation or related engineering fields.
Minimum of 3 years of experience providing field support for automated systems.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Codesys programming.
Strong customer-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy PLC and HMI projects specific to power distribution systems.
Provide hands-on support to the testing department for system validation and troubleshooting.
Travel to customer sites as needed (approximately 6-8 weeks per year; more may be required based on project needs).
Serve as the primary contact and mentor for junior engineers.
Assist in the selection and implementation of components in coordination with the engineering team.
Interface directly with customers to ensure technical needs are met and communicated clearly.