Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Industrial Automation

Helion; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation and controls projects within a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on designing, programming, and optimizing industrial control systems. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC and SCADA systems, developing electrical schematics, and driving automation improvements. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering and extensive experience in controls engineering within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot live production systems under pressure.
• Experience with capital projects and major system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering efforts across capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Execute system integration, commissioning, and startup support for new equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Troubleshooting under pressure

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation and controls projects within a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on designing, programming, and optimizing industrial control systems. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC and SCADA systems, developing electrical schematics, and driving automation improvements. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering and extensive experience in controls engineering within manufacturing environments.