controls engineer

Location: Houston, TX / Austin, TX - Onsite

Positions: 2

Experience: 8-12 Years

Duration: 8+ Months (Long-Term Contract)


Employment Type: W2 Only

Pay Rate: Open - Market Standard

Start Date: ASAP

Client: Confidential

Job Description

Seeking experienced Standards & Controls Engineers to develop, update, and implement control specifications and standards for manufacturing equipment and systems. The role involves PLC software, robotics, machinery safety, manufacturing systems integration, and production equipment commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and implement control systems specifications and technical standards.

Coordinate the planning and delivery of control systems to ensure production-ready equipment interfaces.

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and IT teams.

Troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Maintain technical standards, project documentation, and manufacturing system specifications.

Manage interfaces between shop-floor PLCs/applications and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Commission machine-monitoring and quality systems in production facilities.

Support equipment suppliers and ensure compliance with established engineering standards.

Work with mechanical, electrical, PLC, and robotic control systems.

Required Skills

Siemens-trained engineer.

Extensive PLC experience - High Priority.

Strong robotics programming experience - High Priority.

Siemens PLC programming and industrial automation.

CNC programming methods.

Machine electrical systems and manufacturing equipment design.

Control system specification, installation, commissioning, and launch.

Industrial Ethernet networks.

Understanding of IT networks and architectures.

Machinery safety legislation and standards.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Automotive or propulsion industry experience preferred.

Candidate Requirements

8-12 years of relevant engineering experience.


Must be available for W2 employment only.

Must be willing to work onsite.

Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Submit qualified candidates at market-standard rates.

Submission Priority: Candidates with extensive Siemens PLC experience, strong robotics programming, and manufacturing control systems expertise will be prioritized.