Company Overview
Spacemaker Systems Inc. delivers advanced warehouse automation across America and Europe. http://www.spacemakerinc.com/
We specialize in high-density pallet shuttle systems, integrated warehouse management software (WMS), and custom-engineered pallet racking—designed to optimize space, boost throughput, and give you full control over your warehouse operations.
Our flagship technologies, the Pallet Mole®, DualAxis Pro®, and QuadAxis Pro® pallet shuttles, enable reliable, semi-automated pallet movement for deep-lane storage. The DualAxis Pro® offers plug-and-play compatibility with most racking setups, while the QuadAxis Pro® enables four-way routing ideal for high-SKU, high-volume environments. All systems are freezer-rated, FIFO/LIFO compatible, and support remote and mobile operation.
Paired with Spacemaker’s WMS platform, our solutions offer real-time visibility, centralized control, and seamless ERP integration. From design to deployment, every system is supported by in-house engineering, on-site service, and lifetime technical support.
We serve cold storage, food & beverage, logistics, 3PL, and manufacturing facilities with scalable solutions tailored to real-world workflows.
Let’s rethink what your warehouse can do.
Job Overview
Spacemaker, Inc. is seeking two experienced PLC Controls Engineers / PLC Programmers to join our growing automation team for a current project based in Brastrop, Texas.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced controls professionals who enjoy working in a hands-on industrial automation environment. The selected candidates will play a key role in programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting advanced automated systems and equipment.
We are looking for mid-level to senior-level professionals with strong experience in industrial controls, with particular emphasis on Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Siemens PLC platforms.
These are full-time, on-site positions. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Brastrop, Texas, or a nearby community.
What You'll Do
As a PLC Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer, you will be responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial automation and control systems.
Responsibilities may include:
- Design, develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and industrial control systems.
- Develop and maintain automation software using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, including Structured Text programming.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC systems using TIA Portal.
- Support system startup, commissioning, validation, and on-site troubleshooting.
- Diagnose and resolve controls, electrical, communication, motion, and automation issues.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including EtherCAT and PROFINET.
- Integrate and support drives, servo systems, sensors, remote I/O, safety systems, and other automation components.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software developers, project managers, and field personnel.
- Support automation system modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in testing and verification of equipment performance and functionality.
- Document PLC programs, controls architecture, troubleshooting activities, and system changes.
- Follow established engineering, safety, quality, and project requirements.
- Ability to travel across Spacemaker sites including travel to the UK.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of professional experience in PLC programming, controls engineering, industrial automation, or a closely related field.
- Mid-level to senior-level experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. This is a high-priority requirement for this position.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal.
- Demonstrated experience with industrial system commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and field support.
- Strong understanding of industrial automation components and control system architecture.
- EtherCAT
- PROFINET
- Industrial Ethernet and related communication systems
- Experience working with drives, sensors, remote I/O, and industrial automation safety systems.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
- Willingness and ability to work full-time on-site.
- Willingness to relocate to Brastrop, Texas, or a nearby community.
- Ability to travel to Spacemaker sites across the US and UK.
- Must hold a valid U.S. Passport for international travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with experience in the following areas will be strongly preferred:
- Beckhoff CX-series controllers
- TwinCAT 3 Structured Text
- TwinSAFE
- Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs
- PROFIsafe
- Motion control and servo systems
- Automated warehouse and logistics systems
- Conveyor systems
- Automated lifts and shuttles
- AS/RS and other automated material-handling equipment
- OPC UA
- MQTT
- TCP/IP communications
- Bi-lingual in Portuguese, preferred but not required
- Integration between PLC controls and higher-level software, SCADA, WMS, WCS, or other enterprise systems
Why Join Spacemaker?
This is an opportunity to work on a significant automation project and contribute directly to the programming, commissioning, and operation of advanced industrial systems. You will work alongside experienced engineering and automation professionals in a hands-on environment where your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities will have a direct impact on project success.
If you are an experienced PLC Controls Engineer or PLC Programmer with strong Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 experience and a background in industrial automation, we encourage you to apply.
Residence or relocation to the Brastrop, Texas area is required for this on-site position.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- PLC programming: 5 years (Required)
- controls engineering: 5 years (Required)
- Beckhoff TwinCAT 3: 5 years (Required)
- Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Location:
- Bastrop, TX 78602 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bastrop, TX 78602 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
