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Akkodis · 1 day ago

Automation Engineer

Katy, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for a direct hire role in Katy, TX. You will design, develop, and support industrial automation systems across a variety of projects, contributing to system design, programming, testing, and commissioning.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for industrial control systems

Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and HMI applications

Support both greenfield system builds and brownfield upgrades or migrations

Participate in system architecture, control strategies, and standards development

Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support on-site commissioning activities

Troubleshoot and resolve automation and controls issues during startup and production

Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and process engineering teams

Maintain and update technical documentation, including control narratives and system diagrams

Support continuous improvement and system optimization initiatives

Occasional travel (approximately 10–15%) for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), site commissioning, and startup support

Qualification

PLC programmingSCADA programmingHMI programmingFactory Acceptance TestingTroubleshooting skillsIndustrial networkingCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsProblem-solving skillsCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering preferred

5–10 years of experience in automation or controls engineering

Strong hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming

Proven experience supporting both brownfield and greenfield projects

Experience participating in FAT, commissioning, and startup activities

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred

AutoCAD experience for electrical or control system drawings

Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols

Familiarity with multiple PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)

Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or process environments

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D

401k

STD and LTD

PTO

Holiday

Company

Akkodis

Glassdoor3.3

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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