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Control Engineer

Automationtechies · Houston, TX

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Travel
40%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
20+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Automationtechies (industrial) in Houston, TX.

They ask for
20+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation
Day to day
about 40% travel

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $98k–$158k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 87 controls engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 86 other live controls postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$154k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (20+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 79%
  • ✓ Automation 78%
  • ✓ Robotics 44%
  • Python 28%
  • EHS / safety 28%
  • Root cause 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 20+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Control Engineer at Automationtechies in other locations

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Full description from AutomationtechiesAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms
  • ◆Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites
  • ◆Support system architecture design and full project lifecycle execution
  • ◆Work directly with customers while managing project communication and deliverables
  • ◆Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
  • ◆Continuously learn and apply new automation technologies and best practices

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field (REQUIRED)
  • ✓3-10 years of industrial automation experience
  • ✓Must have a College GPA of at least 3.2, and preference is 3.4 or higher
  • ✓Strong programming background, including object-oriented and text-based programming
  • ✓Experience with PLCs, motion control, process control, robotics, machine vision, and SCADA systems
  • ✓Ability to manage multiple projects and work directly with customers
  • ✓Strong communication and proposal development skills
  • ✓Willingness to travel approximately 25–40%

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Do you enjoy solving technical challenges and working with both programming and electrical/mechanical systems? Our client’s Control Engineers design, develop, and commission automation solutions across a wide range of industries while working with cutting-edge technologies. Engineers in this position collaborate closely with clients, manage multiple projects, and contribute to both technical execution and customer relationships. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment and enjoys learning new technologies while taking ownership of projects from concept through commissioning.

As a well-established engineering consulting firm with over 20 years in business, they are known for delivering innovative automation and custom software solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development applications. You will gain exposure to a variety of industrial automation systems and technologies, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA platforms, motion control, robotics, and machine vision. You should be comfortable leading or supporting technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and traveling to customer sites for startup and troubleshooting activities.

Reasons you will be excited to work here

  • •Project-based company that fosters ongoing exploration and growth
  • •Every employee interfaces with customers, allowing you to develop sales, project management, and business development skills.
  • •Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health savings and flex spending accounts, paid parental leave, 401K Matching, competitive salaries, profit sharing, and bonuses.
  • •They foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment.
  • •Work with a team of smart professionals.
  • •Take part in many company-sponsored events and activities.

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