Automation Engineer (IB
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2025-12-27
Listing for:
Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB FUNCTION
Design, integrate, and sustain automated production systems including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and SCADA/MES interfaces. Own the setup, validation, and performance of automation logic, recipes, alarms, and data connections to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for process control, quality, and safety.
- Integrate and configure robots, sensors, drives, and vision systems with existing automation platforms.
- Manage and validate machine/line recipes and product changeovers to ensure repeatable, error-free transitions.
- Design and maintain alarm and event structures
, including escalation logic and recovery sequences. - Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities for new equipment and control upgrades.
- Provide Tier 2 controls support to Production and Maintenance teams; troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve throughput, OEE, and process stability
. - Define and document automation standards, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists
. - Establish and maintain version control, backups, and disaster recovery procedures
. - Partner with Maintenance to define preventive maintenance plans for control systems and components.
- Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on downtime reduction and automation reliability.
- Train technicians and operators on proper use of HMIs, alarms, and recovery methods.
- Communicate project and system status updates to management and stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering, or related field, or relevant business/technical experience.
Experience- 3+ years in automated manufacturing, controls engineering, or robotics integration (assembly or process environment preferred).
- Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting; safe LOTO practices.
- Experience with Ignition, Factory Talk, or Kepware platforms.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, I/O lists, and mechanical drawings
. - Effective at troubleshooting complex electrical, control, and network issues
. - Solid documentation, organization, and communication skills.
- Proven collaboration with Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.
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