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• $110k Per Year Process Automation Engineer
  

LOYD L IVEY ET AL

Occupation:

Manufacturing Engineers

Location:

ENNIS, TX

• 75119
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/03/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/06/2026

Expires:

10/03/2026

Job #: 17064703

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

1 Month(s) Age

18 and up Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Help for .

Process Automation Engineer Department:

Engineering

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Ennis FLSA Status:

Exempt/Full Time Amount of Travel Required:

No travel required

Positions Supervised:

None Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 6am to 3pm, with 1 hour lunch, are core business hours

Position Summary:

Process Automation Engineer supports manufacturing operations by improving automation systems, production processes, mechanical tooling, and equipment reliability. This role works across cobots, PLC controls, SCADA platforms, relay logic, SolidWorks-based fixture design, facility automation, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can work with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, improve process consistency, and implement practical automation and mechanical solutions.

Essential Functions:

Support and improve manufacturing processes that use collaborative robots to produce parts. Assist with PLC-controlled equipment, including troubleshooting, I/O checks, sensors, interlocks, and control sequence issues. Build, support, and improve SCADA platforms used for equipment monitoring, alarms, production visibility, and process data. Troubleshoot relay logic, control panels, wiring, switches, sensors, and related electrical control devices. Integrate automation for facility lighting, energy management, and other production support systems. Use SolidWorks to design and modify fixtures, tooling, brackets, assemblies, and mechanical production aids. Improve manufacturing processes through better tooling, automation, documentation, workflow, and equipment support. Establish paper work instructions, video work instructions, standard procedures, and troubleshooting guides to promote consistent manufacturing practices. Use AI-assisted tools to support troubleshooting, documentation, root-cause analysis, and manufacturing process improvement.

Essential Tasks:

Troubleshoot equipment, controls, sensors, interlocks, relay logic, wiring, and control panels to support active manufacturing operations. Develop and improve

SCADA/HMI

screens, alarms, dashboards, monitoring points, and process data visibility tools. Design, revise, and release fixtures, tooling, brackets, assemblies, and production aids using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools. Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and supervisors to identify root causes, reduce downtime, and improve process consistency. Create and maintain paper work instructions, video work instructions, standard procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Support facility automation projects such as lighting automation, energy management, and production support systems.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Core Corporate Qualities Attendance/Attitude

• Ability to exhibit a conscious effort to fill ones responsibilities on an hour-by-hour, day-by-day basis. The partner understands the importance of attendance in his/her working relationships with team members and demonstrates an attitude that is conducive to MiTeks culture. Team Player/Loyalty
• Demonstrate ability to work with others while showing the responsibility, dependability and accountability of what is expected to be a positive contribution to the team and the company while working towards the corporate Vision together. Enthusiastic/Creativity
• Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task and the ability to approach a need, a task, or an idea from new perspective. Flexibility/Initiative/Accountability
• Ability and willingness to change plans or ideas to deliver the highest quality in design, customer service, innovation, manufacturing and distribution of electronics and communications products. Ability to recognize and do what needs to be done before being asked to do it and the ability to hold yourself and others accountable for what is being asked of you. Customer Oriented
• Ability to create a customer friendly culture by taking care of the customers needs while following MiTeks policies and procedures. Core Position Qualities Autonomy
• Ability to work independently and achieve the desired result with minimal supervision or direction. Communication, Written/Oral
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to speak read, count, and interpret written information in the English language. Interpersonal
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Must be able to handle conflict and work through stressful situations in a respectful manner and positive to the partner. Ability to be proactive. Organized
• Following a systematic method of performing a task, maintain easy to follow documentation, and ensure all files are accurate and easy to follow.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Robotics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent hands-on manufacturing, controls, maintenance, or automation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

EXPERIENCE

Entry-level to early-career position. 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, controls, process engineering, maintenance, robotics, or mechanical design preferred. Recent college graduates are acceptable with relevant coursework, internships, co-op experience, technical projects, or hands-on lab experience involving PLCs, robotics, CAD/SolidWorks, electrical controls, manufacturing processes, fixtures/tooling, or technical documentation. Experience does not need to cover all areas of the role, but candidates should show practical exposure to at least one or two of the following: PLCs, robotics/cobots, SCADA/HMI, electrical troubleshooting, CAD/SolidWorks, manufacturing processes, fixtures/tooling, or technical documentation.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to use SolidWorks or similar CAD software for fixture, tooling, or mechanical design. Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, controls, and process-related issues. Ability to write clear work instructions, procedures, and training documentation. Comfortable working on the production floor and supporting active manufacturing operations. Familiarity with electrical drawings, ladder logic, schematics, and wiring diagrams preferred. Knowledge of lean manufacturing, standard work, root-cause analysis, or continuous improvement preferred. Experience using AI tools for troubleshooting, documentation, technical research, or process support preferred. Computer Skills Proficient understanding of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook), Autocad Ability to learn new programs as needed Other Requirements Must be able to collaborate effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, maintenance partners, and supervisors. Must be able to support production equipment, control systems, cobots, fixtures, tooling, and facility automation systems in office and manufacturing-floor environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

N O F C N O F C

Stand 10 lbs or less Walk 11-20 lbs Sit 21-50 lbs Handling / Fingering 51-100 lbs Reach Outward Over 100 lbs Reach Above Shoulder Push/Pull Climb 12 lbs or less Crawl 13

• 25 lbs Squat or Kneel 26
• 40 lbs Bend 41
• 100 lbs Other Physical Requirements N O F C General Comments Vision Speech Hearing Smell Taste PPE Usage N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0
• 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%
• 66% of the time (2.5
• 5.

5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role works in both office and manufacturing-floor environments. The position involves supporting production equipment, control systems, cobots, fixtures, tooling, and facility automation systems while collaborating with operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors.

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MiTek has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.