Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Job Title:Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Location:Onsite - San Angelo, TX

Tax Term (W2, C2C):W2

Job Type (Permanent/Contract):Contract

Duration:Long Term

Description:

Manufacturing Automation Engineer job description focuses on system integration, SCADA, and bridging the gap between shop-floor controllers and enterprise databases.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot plant-floor control systems.
• Bridge multi-vendor PLCs with enterprise IT systems.
• Design and deploy robust OPC architecture.
• Manage bi-directional data flow into MES databases.
• Optimize PLC logic to ensure maximum OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

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 FactoryTalk Transaction Manager (formerly RSSql).

PLC Programming & Troubleshooting:

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500 using TIA Portal).
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000).

HMI/SCADA Development:

• Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems utilizing Siemens WinCC and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.

System Integration & Commissioning:

• 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 system levels (MES).

Required Skills:

• System Integration.
• SCADA.
• Siemens PLC (S7-1200/S7-1500).
• TIA Portal.
• STEP 7.
• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC.
• ControlLogix.
• CompactLogix.
• Studio 5000.
• RSLogix 5000.
• Kepware KEPServerEX.
• OPC UA.
• FactoryTalk Transaction Manager (RSSql).
• MS SQL / SQL Databases.
• Siemens WinCC.
• FactoryTalk View.
• MES Integration.
• Industrial Networking.
• Profinet.
• Ethernet/IP.
• Modbus TCP.
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 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 FactoryTalk Transaction Manager and SQL databases.
• Thorough understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.
• 7+ years of overall experience.