Controls Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing Systems

Austin, TX, with frequent travel and project-site assignments throughout the U.S. and internationally as required

Full-time

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SCIVIC Engineering America Inc. delivers custom engineering, equipment integration, installation, and commissioning solutions for automotive manufacturing customers. Our teams work across mechanical engineering, electrical and controls engineering, automation, and project delivery to bring manufacturing systems into production.

We are seeking Controls Engineers to support automotive manufacturing and industrial automation projects from technical planning and design through programming, installation, commissioning, and system improvement.

This is a hands-on engineering role. You will work with project managers, mechanical and electrical engineers, suppliers, and customers to develop controls solutions, resolve equipment interfaces, troubleshoot systems, and support successful startup at customer sites.

• Review project requirements and support controls concepts, hardware plans, software plans, and technical design.
• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for manufacturing equipment and integrated systems.
• Prepare or review controls drawings, technical documentation, program changes, and test records.
• Support simulation and virtual commissioning when applicable to the project.
• Coordinate controls interfaces with mechanical equipment, robots, conveyors, suppliers, and production or monitoring systems.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, functional testing, and validation at customer sites.
• Investigate technical issues, identify root causes, implement approved improvements, and document results.
• Contribute to technical standards, quality practices, project reports, and lessons learned.

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field, or equivalent relevant technical education and knowledge.
• At least three years of related experience in automotive manufacturing controls.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC and HMI programming, including Siemens or Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Ability to read technical drawings and troubleshoot industrial equipment systematically.
• Clear, professional communication skills in English and the ability to work across engineering, supplier, customer, and project teams.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer project sites, including extended assignments when required.

• Experience with ABB, FANUC, or KUKA industrial robots.
• Virtual commissioning experience.
• Experience with SCADA, MES, or Ignition.
• Commissioning experience with EMS, AGV, ASRS, conveyors, or other integrated manufacturing systems.
• Mandarin proficiency is a plus for collaborating with global engineering and project teams.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off
• Relocation allowance for eligible hires
• Additional employer-sponsored and voluntary benefits, as applicable