Automation And Control Specialist
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Details
Job Location:
Head Offices Dallas – Dallas, TX 75202
Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service.
About City Electric SupplyCES is a family‑owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 75 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,100 branches worldwide, of which there are over 700 branches across North America.
Our vision is to add 30‑35 branches a year while staying true to our Company values.
The Inside Automation and Control Specialist supports the design, programming, installation, and maintenance of industrial control and automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networks. This role partners closely with automation specialists, field sales teams, and customers to support technical solution development, troubleshooting, project coordination, and system implementation. This position serves as a technical resource for automation products and applications, assisting with documentation, training, and customer support while helping drive automation sales growth and customer success.
The role plays a key part in ensuring automation solutions are configured, supported, and delivered effectively across CES teams and customer environments.
- Helps to develop and configure PLC/HMI/SCADA systems while integrating VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Device Net).
- Helps to install, test, and start up new control systems and modifications, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
- Helps to diagnose and resolve complex electrical/control issues while minimizing downtime for PLCs, instruments, and networks.
- Help provide technical training, support, and expertise to operators and technicians, acting as a liaison for customers.
- Acts as a center of excellence for the industrial automation sales and support teams.
- Satisfactorily maintains all fixed assets and equipment, keeping them in a positive working condition.
- Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with customers, coworkers and supervisors.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
- Experience assisting with the design, configuration, installation, or troubleshooting of industrial automation and control systems.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, servo drives, and related automation technologies.
- Familiarity working with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, or comparable automation platforms.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, SCADA, and DCS integrated systems.
- Understanding of industrial control system fundamentals and safety standards.
- Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, automation, and safety standards.
- Hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Device Net, DCS).
- Technical proficiency with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, and related technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to provide technical training and support to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Customer‑focused mindset with strong relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, working across sales, service, and technical teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality in system configuration and installation.
- Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing project needs or customer requirements.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) company match program.
- Te…
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