Controls Engineer

A large manufacturing company in Austin, TX is looking for a Process Controls Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. Process Controls Engineers are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing control systems across materials processing and manufacturing operations, ensuring the smooth operation of systems around the clock. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, operations, and maintenance, to implement improvements, resolve system issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. The position requires expertise in manufacturing controls, particularly for equipment used in material conveyance, milling, mixing, pressing, dryers, kilns, and robotic systems. In addition to supporting day-to-day operations, Controls Engineers are responsible for establishing and maintaining equipment control standards, programming hardware and robots, and actively assisting with the commissioning and review processes for new projects. Additional duties include conducting audits, managing installations, and performing safety assessments to ensure all systems meet operational and regulatory requirements.

Offers comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, and 401(K). Pay: $50- $80/hour + 1.5 for OT hours (exact compensation may differ). This will be a contract to hire role converting permanent the 6 month mark. This a great long term opportunity with growth potential for a fortune 100 company.

What You'll Bring

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Automation, or Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or at least 5 years of experience in sustaining or designing control systems

- Proficiency with DCS systems, particularly Emerson DeltaV or Honeywell TDC/Experion

- Experience with PLC systems, with preference given to Siemens, Beckhoff, or B&R platforms

- Experience with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), including DeltaV Live, WinCC, TCHMI, and Ignition

- Proficiency creating P&ID drawings and the ability to create and interpret detailed electrical and mechanical schematics using CAD tools (EPLAN preferred)