PLC Manager - Austin, TX

Exciting opportunity at IT8 Software, your Engineering partner.

IT8 USA Corporation, based in Austin, Texas, is part of MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2004, IT8 began as a mechanical design and engineering office. Today, we deliver Body-in-White, warehouse automation, and industrial automation services across Europe, India, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.

We are a leading Engineering company looking for an outstanding PLC Manager to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to our organization's mission by focusing on target projects, staff management, leading staff, providing training and programming automated and robotized lines, mainly welding or assembly lines for car manufacturing. You will enroll in a company leader in its sector, know cutting edge technology and profesional methodology and practices.

Vacancy: PLC Manager.

Location: This position is based at the IT8 USA Corporation headquarters located in Pflugerville, Texas.

FOR CANDIDATES LOCATED IN THE USA: Must be available for both domestic and international travel.

FOR CANDIDATES LOCATED IN MEXICO: Must have availability to travel and reside in the United States. Advanced English level is required, along with a valid passport and visa. Candidates must be willing to travel and relocate to the U.S. as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Organize and plan the staff.

Maintain customer satisfaction and generate closeness.

Solve technical problems.

Achieve and maintain the motivation of the team.

Motivate the continuous training.

Internal training.

Qualifications Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

5+ years of experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, or controls engineering.

2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Expert level PLC Programming.

Expert level PLC Safety Programming.

Expert level in HMI programming.

Knowledge of industrial networks expert level.

Interpretation of electrical diagrams.

Advanced Robot knowledge.

Advanced knowledge of pneumatics.

Advanced knowledge of analog systems.

Generate information transmission reports.

Monitoring of project phases / Planning / Organization.

Adaptability to change.

Analysis and solution of technical problems.

Capacity to work under pressure.

Empathic capacity.

Communication.

Caring for and ensuring safety in PRL.

Management and coordination of human capital.

Leadership

Geographical mobility.

Productivity.

Responsibility and discipline.

Teamwork.

Deal with clients

We offer:

A great opportunity to join a dynamic project with a high potential for growth.

Competitive compensation package.

Flexibility, teamwork and a great work environment.

Negotiable retribution according to experience

Does it sound like an interesting role for you?

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

IT8 is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.