Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Job in
Goodfellow Afb, Tom Green County, Texas, 76908, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
Omni Inclusive
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
This job description focuses on system integration, SCADA, and bridging the gap between shop-floor controllers and enterprise databases. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and troubleshoot plant-floor control systems. This role focuses on bridging multi-vendor PLCs with enterprise IT systems. You will design and deploy robust OPC architecture, manage bi-directional data flow into MES databases, and optimize PLC logic to ensure maximum OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Key Responsibilities
- OPC UA & Connectivity Configuration:
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. - Database & Transaction Management:
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). - PLC Programming & Troubleshooting:
Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial controllers, specifically Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500 using TIA Portal) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix/Compact Logix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000). - HMI/SCADA Development:
Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems, utilizing platforms like Siemens WinCC and Rockwell Factory Talk View. - System Integration & Commissioning:
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (MES, Operations, Quality, IT) to integrate new automated machinery. Map out tag databases, troubleshoot communication bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity across all system levels (MES).
Qualifications & Technical Skills
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline. - Experience:
3+ years of hands-on experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs in a manufacturing or production environment. - Platform Expertise:
- 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).
- Communication Protocols:
Thorough understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA
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