Senior Controls Engineering Leader – Advanced Manufacturing

MetOx International, Inc.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Paid parental leave & adoption support

Educational reimbursement

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Job summary

MetOx International, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Manager of Controls Engineering to lead architecture, development, and continuous improvement of industrial automation across HTS wire manufacturing.

The role combines hands-on programming, commissioning, and team leadership to scale automation with production ramp. You will own safety-critical control systems, drive capital equipment integration, and set engineering standards, partnering with IT, Maintenance, and Operations to maximize

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field is required.
7+ years of progressive experience in industrial controls or automation within manufacturing.
Experience owning controls architecture and capital equipment integration projects.
Hands-on programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning PLC-based control systems.

Responsibilities

Owns controls architecture strategy across manufacturing equipment fleet (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
Designs, programs, and reviews PLC/HMI/SCADA code for complex systems.
Owns safety systems and ESD circuit design per standards.
Leads capital equipment integration and vendor controls audits.
Directs team in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Drives predictive maintenance and data integration with plant systems.
Manages budget, scope, and resourcing for controls projects.