Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
EC
Eaton Corporation
Senior Controls Engineer
Career Insights for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programmer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Texas data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programmer programs and operates PLC systems used to automate processes in manufacturing and other industries. Installs systems with electronic controls for mechanical equipment. Monitors system operations and troubleshoots system problems.
$84,995 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Join Eaton as a Senior Controls Engineer in Nacogdoches, TX and play a key role in advancing manufacturing performance through innovative control system design and automation solutions. Working across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, you will help deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant production systems. Relocation assistance is available! The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. ## What you'll do:
- Prepare capital expenditure requests, have frequent interaction with upper management and outside suppliers and agencies, including regulatory personnel. Lean manufacturing experience
- Coordinate projects with people at all levels, departments, and facilities within the organization.
- Perform work with little or no direct supervision.
- Independently design and develop projects to support overall company objectives.
- Perform additional job duties based on business needs including wastewater and environmental responsibilites ##
Qualifications:
Required (Basic)Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 3+ years of test/controls engineering experience
- 3+ years of experience in many computer programing software such as visual basic/studio, SQL, and other Microsoft applications.
- 3+ years of experience with
PLC, HMI
programming and safety systems design- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
STEM OPT
plans, F-1 toH-1B, H-1B
cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.Preferred Qualifications:
- High voltage testing experience
- 5+ years of test/controls engineering experience
- 5+ years of experience in many computer programing software such as visual basic/studio, SQL, and other Microsoft applications.
- 5+ years of experience with
PLC, HMI
programming and safety systems design- ##
Skills:
Position Success Criteria- Strong history of shop floor support and problem solving.
- Experience with Capital justification from inception through implementation.