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Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer in Kirby

Date Posted: 11 May 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer

San Antonio Metro Area, TX

A growing industrial manufacturing company is seeking an Mid-Level experienced Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer to support

automation projects, improve production efficiency, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automated systems
  • Support machine upgrades, automation projects, and process improvements
  • Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues to reduce downtime
  • Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams
  • Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and system optimization

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of automation or controls experience in manufacturing
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot controls systems
  • Robotics, motion control, or SCADA experience is a plus

What’s Offered

  • Competitive compensation
  • Growth opportunity
  • Stable manufacturing environment
  • Strong team culture

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted.

And if you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities,

contact Kristie Ballestin with gpac at 928-225-2912 or resumes can be confidentially sent to kristie.ballestin@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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