Senior Electrical Engineer - Automation & Controls Lead

The LaSalle Network; Duncanville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

The LaSalle Network seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Duncanville, TX to lead large-scale automation and production equipment projects. You will design, troubleshoot, and implement complex control systems, PLC/HMI solutions, and equipment installations, while mentoring other engineers and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in engineering, strong PLC/HMI experience, and a deep understanding of electrical principles within a high-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 6+ years of engineering experience or an Associate's degree with 12+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong experience designing, developing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex control systems.
• Advanced PLC ladder logic, HMI, and controls software experience.
• Experience with automated production equipment and machine controls.
• Excellent understanding of electrical engineering principles, production processes, quality control, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize large, complex, long-duration engineering projects and programs.
• Lead project work with engineers, technicians, designers, and drafters.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and implement electrical engineering solutions for machine and process controls.
• Design and modify automated production equipment, electrical drawings, PLC ladder logic, HMI systems, and controls software.
• Oversee equipment installation, debugging, testing, and implementation.
• Develop engineering concepts into practical solutions that improve manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to gather information and improve equipment, processes, and products.
• Create test parameters and participate in testing and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Develop continuous improvement plans focused on efficiency, quality, safety, and service.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, designs, and engineering requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.

Skills

Advanced PLC ladder logic

HMI systems

Controls software

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate's degree with 12+ years experience

Tools

HMI software

SCADA

Job description

The LaSalle Network seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Duncanville, TX to lead large-scale automation and production equipment projects. You will design, troubleshoot, and implement complex control systems, PLC/HMI solutions, and equipment installations, while mentoring other engineers and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in engineering, strong PLC/HMI experience, and a deep understanding of electrical principles within a high-volume