Electrical & Computer Engineering
Senior Controls Engineer
San Antonio, TX
$72 to $88 an hour
The employer is a contract manufacturer producing precision metal components and assemblies.
We are hiring a Senior Controls Engineer to join our electrical & computer engineering team in San Antonio. You will lead technical work on projects that matter to our customers. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role is on site at our San Antonio location.
What you’ll do
- Integrate robots, vision systems and safety devices
- Design control panels and electrical schematics
- Commission equipment on site and train operators
- Develop HMI and SCADA screens
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs for automated equipment
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Willingness to travel to job sites
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Experience programming Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849)
- Experience with FANUC or ABB robots
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in San Antonio, TX is $72 – $88 per hour. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Weekly pay
- Potential to convert to a full-time role
- Access to medical coverage
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.