Lead Automation Engineer
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-05-17
Listing for:
HMH
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-17
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions offering a wide range of products and services designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. The company works in land and offshore operations and is expanding into subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries, with offices in 16 countries across five continents.
HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for drilling customers to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. The organization seeks creative and capable minds to solve new opportunities and challenges as it innovates its future.
Job Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for automated drilling equipment.
- Create and optimize control system layouts and logic flow.
- Support ongoing product development and new feature testing.
- Participate in validation and refinement of automation solutions.
- Provide engineering insights to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
- Troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues remotely or on site.
- Provide technical support during equipment build, installation, and commissioning.
- Travel to field or facility locations for system support.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Automation, Electronic, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 4 years of relevant technical level experience
- Experience with PLC programming (Sysmac Studio, SIMATIC WinCC, etc.)
- Understanding of industrial electrical systems and controls
- Oilfield or heavy industrial machinery experience
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications
- Programming experience with Omron and/or Beckhoff PLCs
- Autocad experience is strongly preferred
- Experience in version control systems such as git
- Task tracking and collaboration systems such as Azure Dev Ops, JIRA, Confluence, etc.
- Familiarity with hazardous-area electrical standards (ATEX, CSA, IECEx)
- Field service or commissioning experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
Location: Houston, TX
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