Technical Lead, Rig Automation & Robotics

Patterson-UTI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Technical Lead - Robotics Systems Integration to steer automation architecture for rig systems, integrating drawworks, top drive, mud pumps, catwalk, iron roughneck and pipe handling equipment.

You will lead a team of controls engineers, own PLC software development, systems integration, testing, field commissioning, and continuous improvement of automation platforms across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years designing and developing PLC-based automation systems.
• 5+ years leading automation or controls projects.
• Experience with distributed control systems and PLC software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of automation architectures supporting rig automation and automated equipment integration.
• Develop scalable distributed control architectures coordinating multiple drilling machines.
• Lead PLC software development, debugging, testing, commissioning, and field support.
• Mentor engineers in PLC programming, systems integration, and architecture.
• Coordinate integration activities across engineering disciplines and vendors.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and field deployment.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Distributed control systems

Machine coordination

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Ignition

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Technical Lead - Robotics Systems Integration to steer automation architecture for rig systems, integrating drawworks, top drive, mud pumps, catwalk, iron roughneck and pipe handling equipment.

You will lead a team of controls engineers, own PLC software development, systems integration, testing, field commissioning, and continuous improvement of automation platforms across the fleet.