Texas Pipe Family of Companies
Shreveport, LA
Job Summary We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Automation Engineer to lead our Innovation Team and spearhead the modernization of our buttweld fitting manufacturing facility. This role goes beyond standard engineering; you will be responsible for identifying high-impact production areas, owning the end-to-end design of automated systems, and hitting clear, timeline-based modernization milestones with defined ROI. This position will report to the engineering department and engineering manager while working heavily with the operations team on execution of plans. Key Responsibilities • Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and task a team of direct reports on the innovation team to execute automation upgrades safely and on schedule. • Multi-Platform Integration: Program, troubleshoot, and bridge communication between mixed PLC environments containing Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, and Delta platforms. • System Design & Modernization: Retrofit heavy legacy machinery (hydraulic...

