Senior Automation Engineer - PLC, Robotics & OEE

Johnson Controls; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 85,200 - 127,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off: 15 days vacation, 10 US

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision – day one

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Texas is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance and support automated Assembly, Test, and Production systems. The role focuses on improving equipment performance, reliability, and process capability through advanced automation expertise, PLC programming, and robotics.

The candidate will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Product Engineering, and Process Engineering to drive continuous improvement and sustainable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley preferred), HMIs, sensors, robotics, motions systems, and industrial networks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with automated production equipment.
• Ability to analyze equipment data and drive improvements in OEE and machine reliability.
• Understanding of electrical schematics, controls design, and machine safety standards.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Improve performance, uptime, and reliability of automated assembly and testing equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex automation issues including PLC logic, sensors, communications, HMIs, robotics, and servo/motion systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Develop, modify, optimize, and maintain PLC programs; update HMI screens and diagnostics.
• Own OEE improvement initiatives and analyze performance data to target opportunities.
• Lead automation activities for new equipment: specification, vendor management, design reviews, commissioning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI systems

Job description

Johnson Controls in Texas is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance and support automated Assembly, Test, and Production systems. The role focuses on improving equipment performance, reliability, and process capability through advanced automation expertise, PLC programming, and robotics.

The candidate will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Product Engineering, and Process Engineering to drive continuous improvement and sustainable automation solutions.