Automation Engineer

Company Description Marmon Foodservice Technologies is a global manufacturer of premium commercial food and beverage equipment and supplies, serving leading brands, distributors, and business owners worldwide. With a combined history of over 300 years in the foodservice industry, its portfolio of brands—including Angelo Po, Catequip, Cornelius, Display Technologies, Marmon Link, Prince Castle, Renew, and Silver King—has helped shape how people eat away from home. The company is known for technological innovation, intuitive product design, and full life-cycle equipment and service solutions. Its mission is to create inspiring foodservice equipment that makes operations more efficient and elevates food and beverage experiences. Team members contribute to solutions that address complex operational challenges for customers across the global foodservice market.

Role Description The Automation Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in McAllen, TX, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems used in the production and testing of foodservice equipment. This role includes developing and optimizing control logic, integrating robotics and automation hardware, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Day-to-day tasks involve diagnosing and resolving equipment and process issues, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to ensure reliable operation. The Automation Engineer will create and maintain technical documentation, support commissioning of new equipment, and provide training and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel. This position may also participate in continuous improvement initiatives, safety reviews, and standardization of automation practices across the facility.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Automation and Process Control to design, program, and optimize automated systems and production lines.
• Candidates should possess skills in Electrical Engineering to work with wiring, controls, sensors, PLCs, and industrial power systems.
• Candidates should possess skills in Robotics to integrate, configure, and maintain robotic equipment and related interfaces.
• Candidates should possess strong Troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment faults, process deviations, and system failures in real time.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI configuration, industrial communication protocols, and SCADA systems is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments, safety standards, and continuous improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma) is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and manage multiple projects and priorities.