PLC Director of Automation (JOB-1325) in San Antonio, TX - Full Time
Company: GD Resources
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Director of Automation
Location: San Antonio, TX (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Operations Reports To: Vice President of Operations
Position Summary: The Director of Automation will provide strategic
and operational leadership to the Operations team, collaborating
closely with Maintenance, Quality, and IT to enhance manufacturing
processes, implement automation strategies, and drive continuous
improvements across the organization. This role combines hands-on
technical expertise with leadership, mentoring, and project
oversight responsibilities. Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical,
Industrial, Manufacturing, Controls, Computer, or related field).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and controls,
PLC programming, motor control centers, and automation systems.
Proven expertise in the design, installation, and troubleshooting
of electrical and control systems. Strong knowledge of ladder
logic, electrical schematics, NEC codes, operator interfaces, and
AutoCAD. Experience with controls programming software such as
RSLogix, Siemens, and Schneider. Proficiency in industrial data
communications including ModBus, Remote I/O, Ethernet, and
Devicenet. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational,
and communication skills. Ability to perform under tight deadlines
while maintaining professionalism and accuracy. Key
Responsibilities: Develop and implement automation and control
strategies in alignment with business objectives. Assess current
manufacturing, maintenance, and quality operations to identify and
execute automation projects that enhance safety, quality, and
productivity. Provide technical guidance on emerging technologies
and trends in automation and manufacturing systems. Oversee
preventive and predictive maintenance for electrical and control
systems. Deliver hands-on troubleshooting and corrective
maintenance support while collaborating with cross-functional teams
and external vendors. Coordinate with internal teams and external
equipment vendors to ensure successful machine delivery,
integration, and validation. Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a
high-performing engineering and technical team. Communicate
performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations to
maintain team excellence. Skills & Competencies: Leadership and
team development Automation system design and implementation PLC
programming and industrial controls Project management and
cross-functional collaboration Problem-solving and analytical
thinking Hands-on technical troubleshooting Powered by JazzHR
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