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Automation Controls Engineer
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Job Location:
San Marcos, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
21 July 2026 (29 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Automation Controls Engineer
Location: San Marcos Texas
We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptionalindividuals who want to learn build and lay a foundation for our company for the years tocome.
About this role
An Automation Controls Engineer at Noveon works on a multitude of tasks concerning our production lines and more. This position will develop new HMI/PLC programs; creating commissioning and debugging structured text and ladder logic and more. This role isresponsible for helping to create manage and train others in all things automation. Thisposition must demonstrate strong communication and organization skills the ability to follow
directions and a strong action bias.
An Automation Controls Engineer at Noveon works on a multitude of tasks concerning our production lines and more. This position will develop new HMI/PLC programs; creating commissioning and debugging structured text and ladder logic and more. This role isresponsible for helping to create manage and train others in all things automation. Thisposition must demonstrate strong communication and organization skills the ability to follow
directions and a strong action bias.
What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work
What We Have To Offer:
Competitive Base
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan and match program
What We Have To Offer:
Competitive Base
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan and match program
Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Sick Leave
Company Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Sick Leave
Company Paid Holidays
Diversity
At Noveon Magnetics we believe our diversity makes us who we are and we strive everyday to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.
What Youll Be Doing:
Designing writing and debugging PLC code that is organized structured documentedmaintainable and reusable.
Generating HMI screens for complex machinery and providing documentation for useand troubleshooting.
Managing electrical cabinet builds and field wiring.
Selecting and sizing electrical and electromechanical components such as servos 3-phase motors analog and digital sensors and safety-rated components.
Training the internal team to support automated equipment after deployment.
Identifying developing and designing control panels as well as providing improvementsand upgrades to control systems.
Reporting performance trends/issues to management and recommending solutions.
Developing standard operating procedures and training personnel on all new systems.
Defining control system and instrumentation maintenance requirements and procedures.
Identifying instrumentation deficiencies and suggesting alternatives.
Assisting a multi-disciplinary engineering team in creating meaningful alarms andperiodically checking their effectiveness.
Designing writing and debugging PLC code that is organized structured documentedmaintainable and reusable.
Generating HMI screens for complex machinery and providing documentation for useand troubleshooting.
Managing electrical cabinet builds and field wiring.
Selecting and sizing electrical and electromechanical components such as servos 3-phase motors analog and digital sensors and safety-rated components.
Training the internal team to support automated equipment after deployment.
Identifying developing and designing control panels as well as providing improvementsand upgrades to control systems.
Reporting performance trends/issues to management and recommending solutions.
Developing standard operating procedures and training personnel on all new systems.
Defining control system and instrumentation maintenance requirements and procedures.
Identifying instrumentation deficiencies and suggesting alternatives.
Assisting a multi-disciplinary engineering team in creating meaningful alarms andperiodically checking their effectiveness.
We are Looking for Someone Who:
Has a BS/MS in Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or 5 years working at anindustrial manufacturing facility and related instrumentation/automation certifications.
Is knowledgeable in the following software: PLC programming Siemens TIA PortalRockwell RS Studio and Ignition SCADA system.
Is experienced in the design operation and maintenance of industrial control systems.
Has strong data and system analysis troubleshooting and teamwork skills.
Is familiar with robot programming languages such as INFORM.
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Has excellent organization skills persistence good judgment and attention to detail.
Can display excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability tomanage multiple tasks in the same time frame.
Can work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
Additionally:
Familiar with ProfiNET Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet IP and Kepware.
Acquainted with High Performance HMI.
Comfortable in creating detailed schematics and models in CAD (AutoCAD preferred).
Familiar with MySQL or other relational databases.
Text-based programming (C C Python) savvy.
Physical Requirements:
Able to move up to 50lbs.
Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
Can wear PPE.
Comfortable standing for long periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
Is capable of making repetitive movements including but not limited to sittingsquatting and walking up and down stairs.
Able to move up to 50lbs.
Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
Can wear PPE.
Comfortable standing for long periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
Is capable of making repetitive movements including but not limited to sittingsquatting and walking up and down stairs.
About Noveon Magnetics
At Noveon Magnetics were reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. Were a fast-growing diverse team of scientists engineers entrepreneurs and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency resource independence and a low-carbon economy.
As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--were ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations from R&D through production assembly and delivery are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos Texas.
Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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