Automation Engineer
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Job Location:
Sherman, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you driven to shape the future of manufacturing through innovation and technology Emerson is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Sherman Texas team where youll lead the integration of automation and digitization projects that directly impact customer satisfaction delivery performance and operational excellence. You will do more than just implement equipmentyoull design and deploy smart factory solutions optimize processes and ensure the ongoing performance of cutting-edge automation systems.
In this role your responsibilities will be:
- Design develop and deploy factory automation and digitization projects at the Sherman Campus while ensuring ongoing equipment performance and maintenance.
- Analyze and optimize existing systems workflows and processes to identify high-value opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
- Design write test and deploy robust automation programs (MES QMS BPM etc.) while monitoring performance and troubleshooting issues. Build business cases secure approvals and communicate ROI-driven proposals to senior leadership while partnering with global and site teams to align automation strategies and vision.
- Identify and deliver cost savings efficiency gains and improvements in productivity quality reliability and safety aligning initiatives with customer-focused strategies and plant objectives.
- Educate and train plant staff on Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Drive a strong safety culture and bring forward innovative ideas from technical training vendors and industry trends.
Who you are:
You identify and seize new opportunities! You consult diverse resources and ask more questions. You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
For this role you will need:
Bachelors degree in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent Automation and Controls certification/related experience.
Demonstrated change management skills.
Structured problem-solving mechanical reasoning and analytical skills.
Ability to be hands-on in machine diagnosis & maintenance engineering evaluation and testing.
Action-oriented self-motivated learner able to communicate effectively and collaborate with others.
Preferred qualifications that set you apart:
2 years of experience in key functional roles such as Manufacturing Industrial Mechatronics Electrical Automation Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in PLC/HMI programming and various PLC hardware.
- Proficiencyin factory automation and controls hardware including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) 6-axis robots autonomous storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) automated packaging conveyors PLCs HMIs electro-pneumatics devices sensors remote IO servos VFDs machine vision RFID etc.
- Experience withAI based camera inspections systems Universal Robots VLMs and AMRs.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
Our Location:
Sherman is one of North Texass best-kept secretsa place where life feels just a little easier. Located about an hour north of Dallas it offers the perfect balance of small-town warmth and big-city access. Sherman offers a lower cost of living safe neighborhoods and a strong sense of communitywithout the hustle and stress of major metro life. The city is surrounded by natural beauty from Lake Texomas boating and fishing to scenic parks and trails making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. At the same time Sherman is experiencing exciting growth with new restaurants shopping and entertainment options continually adding to its appeal. Whether youre looking for family-friendly living career opportunities or a place to put down roots Sherman offers the best of Texas living with room to grow.
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more
