PLC Programmer, Controls and Power Systems Engineer

Job overview

The PLC Programmer, Controls and Power Systems Engineer role is onsite in Arlington, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports E-Space’s Manufacturing Solar Team, which builds aerospace products for the company’s low Earth orbit satellite and Internet of Things systems. The engineer modifies, troubleshoots, and improves control systems on thin-film manufacturing equipment, including Siemens PLC-based systems and a roll-to-roll machine. The work supports machine reliability, safety, throughput, process stability, and production by coordinating with equipment manufacturers, process engineers, and production teams.

What you'll do

• Modify, debug, and optimize PLC programs on production equipment
• work with OEMs on fixes, upgrades, and improvements
• support commissioning and acceptance of modified machines
• improve reliability, uptime, and process stability
• develop PLC logic and features for a roll-to-roll machine
• maintain safety logic, interlocks, and alarms
• troubleshoot electrical, sensor, actuator, and communication issues
• integrate motion control, web handling, heaters, pumps, vacuum systems, and power supplies
• improve HMI usability and diagnostics
• maintain documentation, version control, and change records
• support production ramp-up and troubleshooting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

plc programmer

controls engineer

power systems engineer

arlington tx

siemens plc

thin-film manufacturing

roll-to-roll equipment

machine safety

hmi

production support

e-space

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional growth and development
• health and wellness care options
• financial solutions
• optional legal services in the U.S.
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• continuous learning.

Why this role

Five or more years of industrial PLC experience; electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics, or related degree; Siemens systems are a focus; occasional extended hours or weekends may be needed during critical periods; employment sponsorship is not available for candidates without work authorization for the role location.

About the employer

E-Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. Sector: 33.