Senior Lead Controls Engineer NIGHT SHIFT

As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM with production planned to begin in early is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours including extended shifts production startup activities recovery efforts and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements.

Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.

We are seeking experienced Senior Lead Controls Engineers - Night Shift to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for our night shift manufacturing operations. This position serves as the primary escalation point for complex automation and controls issues affecting production equipment material handling systems robotics and plant-wide control systems.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled automation professional with extensive experience in Rockwell Automation platforms Ignition SCADA industrial networking robotics and troubleshooting high-volume manufacturing systems. This role requires strong technical leadership rapid decision-making and the ability to support multiple production areas in a fast-paced environment.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for automation-related production disruptions.
• Provide rapid response and root cause analysis for controls electrical network robotics and system integration issues.
• Support production maintenance quality and operations teams in resolving equipment failures and process abnormalities.
• Minimize downtime through effective diagnostic and corrective action practices.

Automation Systems

• Develop maintain and troubleshoot:
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC systems
  • FactoryTalk software applications
  • Ignition SCADA and HMI applications
  • Industrial Ethernet networks
  • Variable Frequency Drives (PowerFlex SEW and equivalent)
  • Fanuc robotics systems
  • Vision systems and barcode tracking solutions
  • SQL-based manufacturing databases and reporting systems

Material Handling & Plant Infrastructure

• Support automated conveyor systems and material transport equipment.
• Support AGV/AMR deployments and fleet management systems.
• Maintain and improve overhead crane automation and monitoring systems.
• Support manufacturing execution production monitoring and plant visualization systems.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement controls improvements that increase safety reliability throughput and maintainability.
• Analyze downtime trends and develop permanent corrective actions.
• Lead modernization and upgrade projects for aging automation systems.
• Standardize controls architectures coding practices and SCADA/HMI development standards.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the senior technical resource for night shift maintenance and operations teams.
• Mentor Controls Engineers Electricians and Automation Technicians.
• Develop troubleshooting documentation standards and training materials.
• Coordinate controls-related activities during launches shutdowns and major equipment modifications.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Support industrial cybersecurity initiatives and secure architecture practices.
• Ensure compliance with company engineering standards and machine safety requirements.
• Maintain system backups disaster recovery procedures and change management documentation.

• Bachelors degree and at least 5 years of product manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• Masters degree and at least 3 years of product manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• At least 8 years of product manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

• Qualified candidates excluding current employees must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen Legal Permanent Resident Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)

Technical Skills

• Rockwell Automation PLC programming
• Studio 5000 Logix Designer
• FactoryTalk View SE/ME
• Ignition Perspective SCADA
• Industrial Ethernet networking
• SQL Server databases
• OPC communications
• VFD configuration and troubleshooting
• Electrical system troubleshooting

Desired Experience

• Fanuc robot programming and troubleshooting
• AGV/AMR systems
• Automated conveyor systems
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Vision systems
• Production tracking systems
• Industrial cybersecurity
• Multi-plant automation support

Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Excellent troubleshooting under pressure
• Ability to lead through influence
• Effective communication with production maintenance and leadership teams
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to balance short-term production support with long-term system reliability improvements

Why Join Our Team

This position provides an opportunity to lead automation support for one of the most advanced manufacturing operations in the organization. You will play a critical role in maintaining production uptime driving technology improvements and shaping the future of plant-wide automation systems.

This position offers competitive market-based compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range with the final offer based on the candidates applicable skills knowledge and experience.

About TRATON
With its brands Scania MAN International and Volkswagen Truck & BusTRATONSE is the parent and holding company of theTRATONGROUP and one of the worlds leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Groups product portfolio comprises trucks buses and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.: this intention underlines the Companys ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Groups commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831 to the 15000-person-strong company we are todayfew companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle Illinois International Motors LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket everything we do our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner safer world we all deserve. As of 2021 we joined Scania MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more visit.

*International Motors LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois Missouri New Jersey Ohio Texas and Utah.

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