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Manufacturing Systems Engineer

NOV Inc.
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Navasota, TX, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves developing and optimizing manufacturing automation and control systems to enhance operational efficiency and equipment performance.
  • Candidates should have experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI, data acquisition, and industrial network systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • The role focuses on improving process visibility and decision-making through effective data collection and system integration.
  • Collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams is essential to identify and implement automation opportunities.
  • The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and offers a salary of $85,000 to $100,000 per year.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing automation and control systems to improve operational efficiency, process reliability, and equipment performance.
  • Support PLC, SCADA, HMI, data acquisition, and industrial network systems throughout manufacturing and heat-treat operations.
  • Improve process visibility and decision-making through reliable manufacturing data collection, reporting, and system integration.
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams to identify automation opportunities and implement effective technical solutions.
  • Ensure manufacturing systems are properly tested, documented, supported, and continuously improved.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, maintain, and support SCADA systems for industrial manufacturing applications.
  • Program, troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC-based control systems.
  • Create and maintain HMI screens that provide clear and intuitive operator interfaces.
  • Develop and maintain SQL databases used for process monitoring, data storage, and reporting.
  • Configure and support industrial communication networks utilizing TCP/IP architecture.
  • Develop data acquisition solutions, process charts, and reports for heat-treat and other manufacturing operations.
  • Perform system testing, commissioning, and startup activities for new and existing automation systems.
  • Troubleshoot controls, automation, network, and communication issues within production environments.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams on automation projects and system improvements.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, system architecture drawings, and operating procedures.
  • Provide technical training and support to operations and maintenance personnel.
  • Track project activities and complete follow-up actions related to automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting SCADA systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and control system support.
  • Experience developing and maintaining HMI applications.
  • Working knowledge of SQL databases and database management.
  • Understanding of industrial networking concepts and TCP/IP communication protocols.
  • Experience with data acquisition systems and industrial reporting tools.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information and maintain clear system documentation.



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