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PLC Automation Engineer

Providence Partners
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced PLC Automation Programmers (HMI/PLC/SCADA) to join our expanding team. The Automation Programmer will handle all programming, configuration, and communication services using equipment and software from various HMI, SCADA, and PLC manufacturers, as well as different communication protocols.

What's in it for you |?|?|?|

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 50% matching
  • Paid time off
  • Reward & Recognition Bonus Program
  • Quarterly company events
  • And more!

Key skills: Electrical Schematics, HMI, SCADA, Allen Bradley/ Siemens/ Schneider Electric (Modicon)/GE PLC systems, FactoryTalk, Factory Acceptance Testing, Panel Layout / Loop Drawings, Rockwell, Aveva, Wonderware, Panel checkout /Loop checks, PLC

Responsibilities:

  • Provide PLC configuration and programming services for new installations, maintenance, and improvement projects across various platforms, such as Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens, GE PAC Systems, SCADAPack, etc.
  • Deliver SCADA programming services using Wonderware InTouch, Trihedral VTSCADA, Rockwell Software PlantPAX, Schneider Electric ClearSCADA, GE iFix.
  • Conduct HMI programming services for manufacturers like Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus, Maple Systems, and AVG.
  • Perform Factory Acceptance Testing with clients and engineers.
  • Execute site commissioning services, including field I/O verification and system communications.
  • Ensure client expectations are met and maintain good relations with clients and vendors.
  • Create and understand drawing packages, including Electrical Schematics, Panel Layout Drawings, Communication Drawings, Loop Drawings, and others as needed.
  • Develop Control Narratives and Function Strategies for use in Submittals and O&M Manuals.
  • Create support documentation for project completion and verification, such as documented software applications, I/O Lists, and Test Reports for O&M Manuals.

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Experience with automation controller systems such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric (Modicon), and GE PLC systems.
  • Familiarity with various HMI and SCADA systems like Aveva/Wonderware, FactoryTalk View ME/SE (including PlantPAX), and Inductive.
  • Field experience in panel checkout and loop checks.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning services.
  • Project management experience in programming-exclusive projects.
  • Strong client communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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