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Automation & Controls Engineer
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College Station, TXPosted Jul 30, 2026 · 1h ago
Full-timeMid LevelOn-site
About this role
Join Texas A&M Engineering as an Automation & Controls Engineer to integrate metallurgical processing equipment into an AI-orchestrated experimental platform. You will automate various equipment, develop Python middleware for PLC control, and implement real-time data acquisition to connect experimental directives with machine actions.
What we are looking for
6- Automate vacuum arc melting, hot rolling, and mechanical testing operations
- Design and commission robotic sample transfer systems
- Develop Python middleware for PLC command translation
- Implement real-time data acquisition and structuring for AI/ML
- Design safety interlocks and error recovery protocols
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues
Skills mentioned
1Python
