Ecolabās Garland facility is seeking a Controls Engineer to support and enhance our manufacturing operations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our automated systems and electrical infrastructure. A successful candidate will possess deep expertise in industrial automation and electrical systems, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic, safety-driven environment.
What You Will Do:
- Participate in the Design and Review of technical components of all project work and new projects.
- Design, implement, and maintain electrical control systems for production and utility equipment.
- Program PLCs (Rockwell Automation preferred), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- Lead hands-on troubleshooting (95% Rockwell Automation I/O PLC and HMI)
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical and control system failures.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and safety teams to support capital projects and process improvements.
- Adhere to Ecolab Garland Programming Standards and Etiquette.
- Ensure compliance with Ecolabās safety standards and applicable regulations (OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E).
- Maintain accurate documentation including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control logic.
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
- Manage contractors and vendors for controls-related work and system integration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and 4 yearsā experience in a manufacturing environment OR Bachelorās degree
- 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and industrial networking.
- Experience with HMI development, troubleshooting industrial networks.
- Solid track record of VFDs motor control.
- Experience troubleshooting instrumentation.
- Knowledge of safety circuits hardware and software.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelorās degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in chemical, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with SAP, CMMS systems, and MES integration.
- Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement training.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or working toward certification.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Ā Click here to see our benefits.Ā
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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