Automation Engineer (G-Project)
Houston, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
Responsibilities
Foxconn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
- Design, develop, and optimize automation systems for production lines and manufacturing processes
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron)
- Commission and support automated equipment and control systems
- Develop and fine-tune control systems for machines and robotic cells
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation and electrical schematics
- Cooperate with equipment suppliers, integrators, and internal production departments
- Participate in continuous improvement and process development projects (e.g. OEE, Lean, Industry 4.0 initiatives)
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Step7, Allen-Bradley, or Beckhoff preferred)
- Strong interest in industrial robotics, sensor technology, and SCADA systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics
- Analytical mindset, accuracy, and system-oriented thinking
- Good command of English (both written and spoken) for technical documentation and supplier communication
- Advantage: experience in manufacturing environments, involvement in Industry 4.0 projects, or knowledge of pneumatics
Foxconn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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