Automation Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Company

El Paso, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Engineering, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Computer Operations, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Control Systems, Documentation, Electromechanics, Engineering Consulting, Engineering Drawing, Genetics, Ladder Logic, Microsoft Product Family, Performance Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Programming Languages, Project Engineering, Software Engineering, Startup, Status Reports, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Test Bench, Testing, Time Management, Water Treatment, Writing Skills
LOCATION
El Paso, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

Tesco Controls is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the development and implementation of control systems for water and wastewater treatment processes. This role involves designing and programming PLC, OIT, and SCADA applications based on engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring accurate and efficient system functionality. The position includes responsibilities for bench and panel testing to validate performance against project requirements, as well as assisting with on‑site startup and troubleshooting. This is an excellent opportunity to apply technical expertise in a hands‑on, collaborative environment while contributing to critical infrastructure projects.What you will do:Write PLC and SCADA operating programs based upon control specification and/or Tesco standards to assure safe, reliable and optimal equipment operationWrite (publish) concise operating instructions detailing control parameters and their effects under normal and failure conditionsProvide technical assistance (phone or job‑site) to verify and/or modify PLC/SCADA programsWork with various departments internally, along with consulting engineers, customers and end‑users to assure proper programming for the system layouts and designsAnalyze and interpret existing programs and documentation for project modificationsEnsure assignments and work schedules follow policy and proceduresCommunicate effectively to a wide range of internal and external contactsSupport multiple smaller scaled projectsProvide weekly content and job status reports used with scheduling toolsExecute successful unassisted start‑ups of complex sitesDemonstrate ability to perform technical leadership role on projectsPerform quality checks for projects engineered by peersConduct customer facing workshops and trainingsPerform all other duties assignedDemonstrated Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent attention to detailHigh level of organizational and time management skillsFamiliarity with industrial automation programming best practicesEducation & Knowledge:Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Engineering, or related fieldBasic knowledge of ladder logic and structured text programmingBasic knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, JavaBasic understanding of computer operations and Microsoft OfficeWorking knowledge of instruments and electro‑mechanical devices used for process controlExperience:Preferred 2 years of experienceTesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Dormont Manufacturing Company