UNION · 1 day ago
Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Carrollton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $232K/yr
10+ years expUnion Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a unique Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model that integrates advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software. They are seeking a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to architect and implement automation solutions across their manufacturing operations, owning the automation roadmap and driving safety, productivity, and quality at scale.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Define multi‑year automation vision aligned with business objectives and CapEx plans
Prioritize high‑impact projects using ROI, risk, and throughput models
Present strategic proposals to executive leadership and investors
Lead end‑to‑end design of robotic cells (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, KUKA) and custom machines for welding, machining, material handling, inspection, and packaging
Specify PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and safety systems; author URS and functional specs
Oversee vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and site acceptance
Drive OEE, cycle‑time, and yield improvements through data analytics and iterative tuning
Implement predictive maintenance, IIoT, and machine‑learning initiatives
Mentor a team of controls engineers, technicians, and external integrators
Cultivate a culture of disciplined experimentation—“measured power, intelligently applied.”
Lead by example, - go to the factory floor and show team members how to solve difficult problems by creating solid architecture and writing good code
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering (M.S. preferred)
10+ years progressive experience in automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing; 5+ years in a lead or staff-level role
Expert in at least one major robot platform (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa) and one PLC family (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Strong grasp of OT networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA) and MES/SCADA integration
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and external integrators
Excellent communication skills—able to translate technical detail into business impact for executives and investors
Preferred
Experience in defense or aerospace manufacturing environments (AS9100, ITAR)
Familiarity with metal forging manufacturing, machine vision, or AI-driven process control
PMP or equivalent project-management certification
Company
UNION
For nearly a century, our National Security industrial base has been stagnant, plagued by a lack of innovation and widespread sophistication.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase