Senior Engineer, Process Controls Automation
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Design, program, configure, test, and implement automation solutions for manual and business processes
- Lead and execute capital projects for automation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company guidelines
- Analyze business processes and recommend automation strategies, including lifecycle management and optimization
- Develop reusable automation scripts, frameworks, and smart workflows to replicate and improve processes
- Architect, implement, and support distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
- Architect, implement, and support functional safety systems (BMS & ESD)
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation equipment and systems, ensuring safety and reliability
- Direct and mentor technicians and contractors in the construction and enhancement of automation systems
- Conduct technical studies, feasibility reviews, and process hazard analyses to determine optimal automation solutions
- Lead integration efforts for data collection, system optimization, and communication infrastructure
- Produce and maintain project documentation, including I/O lists, alarm databases, control narratives, and drawings
- Support and implement information security measures for automation cyber assets
- Participate in incident investigations, technical committees, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Travel to facilities as needed, supporting operations and commissioning activities, including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT)
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 5+ years of relevant experience in automation
- Intermediate proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration, industrial communication protocols, and troubleshooting
- Expertise in process control optimization, tuning, and sequential functions
- Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 standards
- Willingness to travel (30-50%), including outdoor work in varying conditions
Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions, including proficiency in PLC/DCS configuration and process control optimization. Capable of leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords- PLC/DCS Configuration
- Process Control Optimization
- Automation Solutions Design
- Technical Documentation Production
- Compliance with NEC/NFPA 70 Standards
- Automation Solutions
- Process Control Optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Lifecycle Management
- Automation Scripting
- Control Systems Architecture
- Functional Safety Systems
- Industrial Communication Protocols
- Data Collection Integration
- Project Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Capital Projects
- Technical Studies
- Feasibility Reviews
- Process Hazard Analyses
- Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Remote Terminal Units (RTU)
- Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- Automation Cyber Assets
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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