Lead Industrial Control Systems Engineer (Rockwell/Ignition)

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Champion secure industrial architectures and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Enforce engineering standards and machine safety requirements.
• Maintain backups, disaster recovery plans, and change management records.

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.