Automation Engineer
Vets HiredTexas, United States
Posted January 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Vets Hired is a San Diego‑based nonprofit that champions the transition of women veterans and military spouses into the civilian workforce. By forging strategic partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, and defense agencies, the organization runs “Support Our Troops” resource and career fairs that connect more than 100 veteran‑friendly employers with job seekers. Its comprehensive suite of services—including skill assessment, resume writing, interview coaching, and family relocation support—empowers veterans and their families to secure meaningful employment and advance their careers. Vets Hired distinguishes itself through its focus on women veterans, its zero‑cost model for participants, and its proven track record of reducing veteran unemployment rates across the United States.
Job Description
Design, develop, document, test, and commission automation systems while balancing development cost, product quality, safety, and timelines. Focus on automating equipment, manufacturing processes, and business workflows through the effective use of sensors, actuators, control software, robotics, and IT infrastructure.
Requirements
- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to maintain manufacturing production continuity
- Design and develop intuitive human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
- Develop database applications for tracking downtime, performance, and operational metrics
- Program and debug PLC logic using ladder logic and structured text
- Maintain and configure industrial Ethernet networks for automation devices such as robots, PLCs, VFDs, and hydraulic presses
- Program and debug industrial robotic systems
- Manage and support automation projects involving cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, sustaining, and IT
- Support maintenance and production teams in the operation and upkeep of automated equipment