Automation Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Patterson-UTI Full time

About the Role:

Patterson-UTI's Drilling Automation team is a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to enhancing operations through automation. As a Controls and Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining drilling rig control systems software and hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conceive, design, develop, and maintain drilling rig control system(s) software and hardware.
  • Develop new products, sustain current rig software applications, and fix issues reported with the systems.
  • Collaborate with the team to design drilling advisory systems to improve drilling efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and integrate third-party applications.
  • Work closely with Operations, Technical Services, HSE management, and rig crews to execute company goals.
  • Provide technical support to field personnel and follow a formal process for software change control.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience with PLC programming and HMI development.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, CANBUS, OPC UA, etc.).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Travel:

Up to 15% travel required to support business units and visit work sites.



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