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Automation Specialist
- ManpowerGroup (Corpus Christi, TX)
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Automation Technical Specialist – Industrial Automation
• _On-site | Corpus Christi, TX | Relocation support available_
An established engineering and controls integrator is looking to hire an **Automation Technical Specialist** to join a growing team focused on custom automation solutions across industrial and energy sectors. This hire will step into a hands-on, dynamic role that blends programming, design, and field integration, working directly with clients on projects from initial concept through commissioning.
This is a critical backfill on a high-performing team (hiring #6 of 7), with strong customer demand and long-term project pipelines. Candidates must be ready to relocate to the Corpus Christi area and enjoy working in a fast-paced, solutions-first environment.
•** **What You’ll Do
+ Design and develop PLC and HMI applications (Rockwell & Siemens)
+ Execute onsite and remote startups – ~30% regional fieldwork
+ Revise and troubleshoot existing code and develop new automation systems
+ Work closely with internal engineering, sales, and end users to design control panels
+ Own full lifecycle of automation projects, from spec to commissioning
+ Wear multiple hats in a tight-knit, engineering-driven team
•** **What You Bring
+ 5+ years of experience in PLC/HMI programming (AB or Siemens)
+ Solid understanding of control panel design, circuit troubleshooting
+ Field commissioning experience
Nice to Have:
+ Experience with Ignition, AutoCAD Electrical, Python, Java, or SQL
+ Exposure to motor controls, panel BOMs, and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP)
•** **Why It’s Compelling
+ Competitive base ($120–130K) + 401(k) match + wellness stipend
+ Cost of living & merit-based raises; strong health benefits
+ Tight-knit, technically deep team with strong peer support
+ No micromanagement – get in, do great work, own your outcomes
+ Opportunity to work directly with top-tier industrial and O&G customers
+ Relocation assistance (modest but flexible)Email your resume or apply here: [email protected]
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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