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As an Automation Engineer , you will provide electrical and controls design expertise and perform integration tasks that support customer projects and improve related products. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle, from proposal through commissioning, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective automation solutions.

What You Will Do

Collaborate with clients and application specialists during the tender/bid stage to define control equipment designs and specifications

Monitor and advise on costs associated with electrical designs throughout proposals and project execution

Program and configure PLCs and SCADA systems to meet technical, commercial, and project requirements

Develop control strategies and supporting documentation to define project-specific programming requirements

Create and manage electrical documentation, including control philosophies, design specifications, load schedules, and wiring schematics

Provide technical support including field service, commissioning, operator training, and warranty support

Maintain engineering records for drawings and associated data for future reference

Ensure timely submission of engineering deliverables and adherence to project schedules and budgets

Troubleshoot automation, integration, and network communication issues

Provide technical assistance and training to Sales and Product Support teams

Position Details

Onsite in Plano, TX

Travel: Frequent domestic and international travel required (up to 50%)

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of five (5) years of electrical and automation experience in a production, manufacturing, or design environment

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logical and scientific thinking in varied situations

Ability to make decisions involving multiple variables in both standard and non-standard scenarios

Experience with control systems such as:

Rockwell (Control Logix, RS Linx, FactoryTalk Linx, BootP, Logix Echo)

Siemens (S7-400, TIA Portal, Simatic Manager Step 7, Proneta)

SCADA platforms (Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Archestra, GE Cimplicity, WinCC, Ignition)

Drive software (ABB Drive Composer, Starter)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Ability to interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical and structural drawings, and wiring schematics

No immigration sponsorship provided for this role

Physical Demands

Frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to stand

Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

Electrical & Control Engineering degree, major in Automation or Industrial Automation

Experience with Visual Basic, .NET Visual Studio, and Python

Experience with instrumentation and PID control technologies

Previous field experience

Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers or project teams

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here  for additional benefits information.  If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here .

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.