Senior Lead Controls Engineer - Night Shift
International Motors · San Antonio, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management controls role at International Motors (automotive) in San Antonio, TX. Cybersecurity & Compliance Support industrial cybersecurity initiatives and secure architecture practices.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation, MES
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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 15 live postings that list pay, out of 95 controls engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 94 other live controls postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $98k–$158k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 80%
- ✓ Automation 77%
- ✓ Robotics 41%
- EHS / safety 26%
- ✓ Root cause 26%
- Python 24%
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This plant: International Motors in San Antonio
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Responsibilities
Production Support & Troubleshooting Lead troubleshooting efforts for automation-related production disruptions. Provide rapid response and root cause analysis for controls, electrical, network, robotics, and system integration issues. Support production, maintenance, quality, and operations teams in resolving equipment failures and process abnormalities. Minimize downtime through effective diagnostic and corrective action practices. Automation Systems Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC systems FactoryTalk software applications Ignition SCADA and HMI applications Industrial Ethernet networks Variable Frequency Drives (PowerFlex, SEW and equivalent) Fanuc robotics systems Vision systems and barcode tracking solutions SQL-based manufacturing databases and reporting systems Material Handling & Plant Infrastructure Support automated conveyor systems and material transport equipment. Support AGV/AMR deployments and fleet management systems. Maintain and improve overhead crane automation and monitoring systems. Support manufacturing execution, production monitoring, and plant visualization systems. Continuous Improvement Identify and implement controls improvements that increase safety, reliability, throughput, and maintainability. Analyze downtime trends and develop permanent corrective actions. Lead modernization and upgrade projects for aging automation systems. Standardize controls architectures, coding practices, and SCADA/HMI development standards. Technical Leadership Serve as the senior technical resource for night shift maintenance and operations teams. Mentor Controls Engineers, Electricians, and Automation Technicians. Develop troubleshooting documentation, standards, and training materials. Coordinate controls-related activities during launches, shutdowns, and major equipment modifications. Cybersecurity & Compliance Support industrial cybersecurity initiatives and secure architecture practices. Ensure compliance with company engineering standards and machine safety requirements. Maintain system backups, disaster recovery procedures, and change management documentation. Minimum
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of product manufacturing experience At least 1 years of lead experience OR Master's degree and at least 3 years of product manufacturing experience At least 1 years of lead experience OR At least 8 years of product manufacturing experience At least 1 years of lead experience Additional
Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Technical Skills Rockwell Automation PLC programming Studio 5000 Logix Designer FactoryTalk View SE/ME Ignition Perspective SCADA Industrial Ethernet networking SQL Server databases OPC communications VFD configuration and troubleshooting Electrical system troubleshooting Desired Experience Fanuc robot programming and troubleshooting AGV/AMR systems Automated conveyor systems Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Vision systems Production tracking systems Industrial cybersecurity Multi-plant automation support Leadership Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong sense of ownership and urgency Excellent troubleshooting under pressure Ability to lead through influence Effective communication with production, maintenance, and leadership teams Commitment to safety and continuous improvement Ability to balance short-term production support with long-term system reliability improvements Why Join Our Team? This position provides an opportunity to lead automation support for one of the most advanced manufacturing operations in the organization. You will play a critical role in maintaining production uptime, driving technology improvements, and shaping the future of plant-wide automation systems. Benefits and Compensation This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits. The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stat
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Position Overview As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio, we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in early 2027. This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift, employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours, including extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements. Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule. We are seeking experienced Senior Lead Controls Engineers - Night Shift to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for our night shift manufacturing operations. This position serves as the primary escalation point for complex automation and controls issues affecting production equipment, material handling systems, robotics, and plant-wide control systems. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled automation professional with extensive experience in Rockwell Automation platforms, Ignition SCADA, industrial networking, robotics, and troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, rapid decision-making, and the ability to support multiple production areas in a fast-paced environment.