Automation and Controls Engineer

NSI Engineering
Dallas, US
Hybrid

Job Description

NSI Engineering, a leading System Integrator, is actively seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in PLC/HMI systems – mainly Rockwell Allen-Bradley. Experience with Schneider systems is a bonus. MUST have PLC/HMI experience.

Why NSI Engineering?

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 annually

Growth Opportunities: Regular reviews for salary increases and bonuses

Great Benefits:

  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
  • Health insurance (50% of employee premium covered)
  • Paid time off

Flexible Work Setup: Remote work from home except for travel

  • Travel: 15 - 35% travel to other project sites (short travel trips)

About the Role

As an Industrial Controls Engineer, you will work directly with PLC systems, HMI coordination, and a variety of industrial automation projects (such as airport baggage handling systems). The role requires hands-on engineering expertise in PLC upgrades, networking, and control system troubleshooting.

This is NOT a software engineering position – we are seeking candidates with direct experience in controls and industrial automation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform PLC hardware/software upgrades (Rockwell Allen-Bradley focus)
  • Lead HMI coordination and integration with OEM systems
  • Collaborate on mechanical and electrical coordination with various teams
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in industrial control systems
  • Manage networking and controls data across projects
  • Act as an NSI representative, communicating with clients and maintaining professional relationships

Skills & Experience You’ll Bring:

  • 2-3 years of recent experience working with PLC/HMI systems (Rockwell Allen-Bradley required, Schneider is a plus)
  • Expertise in PLC software (Logix5000/Studio5000, ProWorx, Unity)
  • Familiarity with HMI packages (Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk, etc.)
  • Experience with networking, server setup, and virtualization (Windows Server, VMWare, etc.)
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel for reporting and analysis

Requirements:

  • Location: Remote from your home off when not on-site.
  • Travel: Mostly short trip (4 days during the week; site visits for new customers, installs, commissioning, testing)
  • Authorized to work in the US and able to pass a background check (for airport badging)
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel
  • Comfortable with air travel and occasional irregular hours (a few nights if a project requires attention during off hours, no regular weekends)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • PLC/HMI: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75261

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Plc/hmi systemsRockwell allen-bradleySchneider systemsPlc upgradesNetworkingControl system troubleshootingHmi coordinationMechanical and electrical coordinationTroubleshootingNetworking and controls dataExcel for reporting and analysisWindows serverVmwareWonderwareIgnitionFactorytalkCollaborationTroubleshootingNetworkingControl system troubleshootingHmi coordinationMechanical and electrical coordinationTroubleshootingNetworking and controls dataExcel for reporting and analysisWindows serverVmwareWonderwareIgnitionFactorytalkAutomationControls engineeringPlcHmiRockwell allen-bradleySchneider systemsNetworkingControl system troubleshootingHmi coordinationMechanical and electrical coordinationTroubleshootingNetworking and controls dataExcel for reporting and analysisWindows serverVmwareWonderwareIgnitionFactorytalk

Salary

$85,000 - $125,000

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

4/13/2026

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