Control Engineer Metal Fabrication Belton, TX

Title: Control Engineer

Company Overview
Our company is developing a world-class manufacturing facility dedicated to producing advanced metal components for critical industries. As part of a Greenfield startup we are building the foundation for a fully integrated highly automated plant set to begin production in 2026. Our culture emphasizes safety collaboration and continuous innovation values that drive every process and system we design.

Position Summary
The Controls Engineer reports to the Vice President of Engineering and plays a key role in designing programming and commissioning industrial automation systems that ensure safe reliable and efficient operations. This hands-on role will support the build installation and startup of manufacturing equipment while continuously optimizing performance and reliability. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills in PLCs HMIs and industrial networking with a proactive safety-first mindset and the ability to work effectively across engineering operations and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities
Design program and commission industrial control systems including PLCs HMIs safety systems and associated hardware.
Collaborate cross-functionally to define controls requirements and integrate equipment into plant-wide systems.
Develop and maintain system documentation including electrical schematics network architecture and code standards.
Support design reviews Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Troubleshoot controls issues conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to ensure uptime and performance.
Conduct machine safety risk assessments and ensure compliance with guarding and safety PLC configurations.
Manage system configuration software backups and version control.
Optimize control logic and recommend performance improvements and hardware upgrades.
Ensure all systems comply with NFPA UL ISO and OSHA standards.
Partner with maintenance teams to develop preventative maintenance and support controls troubleshooting.
Maintain strong proficiency in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and FactoryTalk platforms.
Provide regular project updates and progress reports to the VP of Engineering.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Controls or Mechatronics Engineering (or related field).
Proven experience designing and supporting industrial control systems.
Strong expertise with Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI systems (ControlLogix FactoryTalk).
Hands-on experience with sensors drives motion control robotics and vision systems.
Knowledge of control panel design industrial networking and electrical standards.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Willingness to perform hands-on tasks including wiring configuration and commissioning.

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