Automation Technician (Crosby, TX)

North West Rubber - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Automation Technician will be a key member of the manufacturing team in Crosby, TX, responsible for engineering, testing, maintaining, and supporting automation solutions to enhance production efficiency and reliability. This full-time, permanent position involves programming and troubleshooting automation equipment, providing technical support during production breakdowns, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Program logic-controlled equipment to meet production, quality, and safety expectations.
• Provide technical automation support during production breakdowns and new equipment installations.
• Assist in investigating equipment malfunctions to improve reliability by identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Perform setup and calibration for process and control instrumentation such as flow meters and temperature transducers.
• Determine and program parameters for variable frequency drives and servo drives.
• Install and commission new instrumentation for data collection as requested by Engineering or Operations teams.
• Maintain and develop existing plant control systems continuously.
• Conduct routine diagnostic checks on equipment, electrical panels, and control systems.
• Research new industrial automation equipment and materials for manufacturing use.
• Follow all safety regulations, including Arc Flash protection and use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree and/or relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of PLCs and HMIs, including advanced programming techniques.
• Knowledge of VFD & Servo Motor Control.
• Knowledge of Industrial Networking protocols such as EthernetIP, ModbusRTU, ModbusTCP, CanOpen, and Powerlink.
• Knowledge of Industrial Instrumentation including Level, Pressure, Flow, Temperature, and various sensors.
• Proficiency in using MS Office and other relevant tools.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental/Health insurance (shared premiums with employer)
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety boot allowance
• Prescription safety glass allowance