Manufacturing & Automation Engineer

BEPC is actively looking for Manufacturing & Automation Engineer, in San Angelo, TX area! W2 Contract – 12 months with possible extensions! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Pay Rate: $35.00 - $39.00/hour - Determined based on experience (Paid Weekly) Work Model:
Fully onsite. Candidates must currently reside in Texas and be able to commute or relocate to the San Angelo area before their start date.

Note
:
This is a W2 only role — C2C, C2H will not be considered

BEPC is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join our client’s site in San Angelo, TX. This role will support the design, integration, and troubleshooting of plant-floor control systems, with a focus on bridging multi-vendor PLCs with enterprise IT systems. The position is responsible for designing and deploying robust OPC architecture, managing bi-directional data flow into MES databases, and optimizing PLC logic to ensure maximum Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Architect and configure reliable data pathways using Kepware OPC Server.
• Establish secure, high-performance OPC UA connections between shop-floor controllers and supervisory or enterprise systems.
• Architect and maintain bi-directional data exchanges between manufacturing machinery and corporate IT databases (e.g., MS SQL) using Factory Talk Transaction Manager (formerly RSSql).
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial controllers, specifically:
• Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix/Compact Logix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000)
• Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems using:
• Rockwell Factory Talk View
• Collaborate with MES, Operations, Quality, and IT teams to integrate new automated machinery.
• Map tag databases, troubleshoot communication bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity across all MES system levels.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience
  : 1- 3 years of hands-on experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens (TIA Portal, STEP
  7) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) platforms.
• Deep working knowledge of Kepware KEPServerEX configuration and OPC UA security protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Factory Talk Transaction Manager and standard relational databases (SQL).
• Thorough understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including:
• Profinet
• Ethernet/IP
• Modbus TCP
• OPC UA.

BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.