Paint Automation Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering FPO SATX

Paint Automation Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering FPO SATX Job Description Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors. JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity. At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name . Position Purpose The Paint Shop Controls Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing automation systems that support paint shop operations. This role ensures reliable performance of PLC, SCADA, and industrial control systems while driving efficiency, data visibility, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Position Type Exempt Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Beckhoff) Create and maintain control logic using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text Design and support SCADA systems using Ignition (dashboards, alarms, historian trends, reporting) Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and third-party devices using EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, and MQTT Configure and maintain industrial networks, instrumentation, and drive systems Support plant commissioning, startup, and system upgrades Analyze production data, KPIs, and historian trends to improve efficiency and throughput Optimize control strategies, including PID loops and automation sequences Develop OEE, downtime, and predictive maintenance dashboards Implement fault diagnostics, alarm rationalization, and predictive alerts Standardize PLC code, naming conventions, and HMI design practices Support MES/ERP data integration and automation data visibility Monitor and improve energy usage and process sustainability Troubleshoot automation and network issues to minimize downtime Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or industrial automation Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Jc