Why this role?
- Growth you can see: International Motors is scaling operations in San Antonio with a night production shift launching in early 2027.
- Impact that matters: Be the go-to expert ensuring uptime for production equipment, material handling, robotics, and plant controls.
- Reward for commitment: This salaried position follows the night schedule (Mon–Thu, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM) and offers a 10% differential once you transition. Expect to support extended hours, startup/recovery efforts, and occasional weekends when operations demand it.
Is this you?
A high-caliber controls engineer with mastery of Rockwell Automation (Allen‑Bradley), Ignition SCADA, industrial Ethernet, robotics, and large-scale manufacturing troubleshooting. You lead under pressure, decide fast, and can support multiple process areas without losing stride.
What will you do?
Production Support & Troubleshooting
- Own escalation for automation issues affecting production equipment, material movement, robotics, and plant-wide systems.
- Respond rapidly; perform root-cause on controls, electrical, network, robotics, and integration faults.
- Team with production, maintenance, quality, and operations to resolve failures and abnormalities.
- Cut downtime through disciplined diagnostics and corrective action.
Automation Systems
- Build, sustain, and troubleshoot:
- Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs
- FactoryTalk suite applications
- Ignition SCADA and HMI solutions
- Industrial Ethernet networking
- VFDs (PowerFlex, SEW, and similar)
- Fanuc robotic platforms
- Vision and barcode tracking systems
- SQL-driven manufacturing databases and reporting
Material Handling & Infrastructure
- Support automated conveyors and transport systems.
- Plan and sustain AGV/AMR deployments and fleet management.
- Enhance overhead crane automation and monitoring capabilities.
- Maintain manufacturing execution, production monitoring, and plant visualization platforms.
Continuous Improvement
- Deliver controls upgrades that boost safety, reliability, throughput, and maintainability.
- Use downtime analytics to drive permanent corrective actions.
- Lead modernization/upgrade efforts for legacy automation.
- Institutionalize standardized architectures, code practices, and SCADA/HMI development norms.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Function as the senior technical resource on nights for maintenance and operations.
- Mentor Controls Engineers, Electricians, and Automation Technicians.
- Author troubleshooting documentation, standards, and training.
- Coordinate controls activities during launches, shutdowns, and major equipment changes.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
- Champion secure industrial architectures and cybersecurity initiatives.
- Enforce engineering standards and machine safety requirements.
- Maintain backups, disaster recovery plans, and change management records.
Where and when?
San Antonio-based. Night production shift, Monday–Thursday, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM, with production targeted to start in early 2027. As a salaried team member, you will also provide support beyond standard hours when business needs arise.