Ecolab

Automation Engineer

Ecolab$100K — $130K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 5+ years of electrical and automation experience in production, manufacturing, or design environment.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex technical documents.
  • Proficient in problem-solving with logical and scientific reasoning.
  • Experience with Rockwell and Siemens control systems, SCADA platforms, and drive software.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Ability to read P&IDs and various engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients to define control equipment designs during the tender stage.
  • Monitor costs related to electrical designs throughout project execution.
  • Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems as per project needs.
  • Develop control strategies and documentation for programming requirements.
  • Create and manage comprehensive electrical documentation and specifications.
  • Provide technical support including field service and operator training.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automation and communication issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and accident insurance options available.
  • 401k and pension plans with retirement health care benefits.
  • Parental leave and vacation days (12 days annually).
  • Employee stock purchase plans and discounts on childcare services.
  • Education assistance and employee assistance programs.
  • On-site childcare and fitness facilities at select locations.
Full Job Description
As an Automation Engineer, you will provide electrical and controls design expertise and perform integration tasks that support customer projects and improve related products. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through commissioning, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective automation solutions.
What You Will Do
  • Collaborate with clients and application specialists during the tender/bid stage to define control equipment designs and specifications
  • Monitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs throughout proposals and project execution
  • Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems to meet technical, commercial, and project requirements
  • Develop control strategies and supporting documentation to define project-specific programming requirements
  • Create and manage electrical documentation, including control philosophies, design specifications, load schedules, and wiring schematics
  • Provide technical support including field service, commissioning, operator training, and warranty support
  • Maintain engineering records for drawings and associated data for future reference
  • Ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables and adherence to project schedules and budgets
  • Troubleshoot automation, integration, and network communication issues
  • Provide technical assistance and training to Sales and Product Support teams
Position Details
  • Onsite in Plano, TX
  • Travel: Frequent domestic and international travel required (up to 50%)
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical and scientific thinking in varied situations
  • Ability to make decisions involving multiple variables in both standard and non-standard scenarios
  • Experience with control systems such as:
    • Rockwell (Control Logix, RS Linx, FactoryTalk Linx, BootP, Logix Echo)
    • Siemens (S7-400, TIA Portal, Simatic Manager Step 7, Proneta)
    • SCADA platforms (Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Archestra, GE Cimplicity, WinCC, Ignition)
    • Drive software (ABB Drive Composer, Starter)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Ability to interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical and structural drawings, and wiring schematics
  • No immigration sponsorship provided for this role
Physical Demands
  • Frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to stand
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
  • Electrical & Control Engineering degree, major in Automation or Industrial Automation
  • Experience with Visual Basic, .NET Visual Studio, and Python
  • Experience with instrumentation and PID control technologies
  • Previous field experience
  • Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers or project teams

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits atjobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

About Ecolab

Ecolab provides comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than countries to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability.

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At Ecolab, you will find job opportunities that promise robust growth and development in a culture that fosters leadership, innovation, and diversity. Our team is composed of over 48,000 dedicated professionals who lead the industry in delivering efficient solutions and services to our customers worldwide.

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Embark on a career path that empowers your ambition. Ecolab offers a myriad of career advancement opportunities supported by comprehensive training programs and professional development courses. Our commitment to your growth is paralleled by our dedication to innovation and excellence in every aspect of our business.

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Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a change, Ecolab offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you harness your skills and achieve your professional goals. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, ensuring that all candidates are given the opportunity to showcase their strengths.

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Size
47,000 employees
Market Cap
$41 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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