BEPC is actively looking for Manufacturing & Automation Engineer, in San Angelo, TX area!
W2 Contract – 12 months with possible extensions!
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Pay Rate: $40.00 - $45.00/hour - Determined based on experience (Paid Weekly)
Work Model: Onsite role
Note: This is a W2 only role — C2C, C2H will not be considered
Summary of the Role:
BEPC is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join our client’s site in San Angelo, TX. This role will support the design, integration, and troubleshooting of plant-floor control systems, with a focus on bridging multi-vendor PLCs with enterprise IT systems. The position is responsible for designing and deploying robust OPC architecture, managing bi-directional data flow into MES databases, and optimizing PLC logic to ensure maximum Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Architect and configure reliable data pathways using Kepware OPC Server.
- Establish secure, high-performance OPC UA connections between shop-floor controllers and supervisory or enterprise systems.
- Architect and maintain bi-directional data exchanges between manufacturing machinery and corporate IT databases (e.g., MS SQL) using FactoryTalk Transaction Manager (formerly RSSql).
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial controllers, specifically:
- Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500 using TIA Portal)
- Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000)
- Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems using:
- Siemens WinCC
- Rockwell FactoryTalk View
- Collaborate with MES, Operations, Quality, and IT teams to integrate new automated machinery.
- Map tag databases, troubleshoot communication bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity across all MES system levels.
Main Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical discipline.
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs in a manufacturing or production environment.
Platform Expertise / qualifications:
- Advanced proficiency with Siemens (TIA Portal, STEP 7) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) platforms.
- Deep working knowledge of Kepware KEPServerEX configuration and OPC UA security protocols.
- Hands-on experience with FactoryTalk Transaction Manager and standard relational databases (SQL).
Communication Protocols / qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including:
- Profinet
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus TCP
- OPC UA.
About BEPC
BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive. With competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, BEPC is dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional growth.
Apply Now!
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting an up-to-date resume that highlights how your experience aligns with the role. Please include specific examples that demonstrate your qualifications. We look forward to connecting with you!
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Education:
Location:
- San Angelo, TX 76905 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Angelo, TX 76905 (Required)
Work Location: In person
