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Motor Controller Engineer

Bastion Technologies, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026

The Motor Controller Engineer will support the various projects located in Houston, TX.


Motor Controller Engineer will program PLCs, develop motor controllers, and VFDs.




RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Design/Develop/Assemble Motor Controllers.

  • Design/Develop Control Systems.

  • Setup and program PLCs.

  • Design/Develop HMIs.

  • Perform tests and checks.

  • Develop necessary documentation.

  • Other duties as assigned.




REQUIRED:


This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.





  • This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.

  • Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of electrical engineering or a related field.

  • Must have 8 years of recent and related work experience.

  • In lieu of degree: Candidates with a minimum 12 years of recent and related experience will be considered.

  • Must have experience in designing, developing, and assembling motor controllers.

  • Must have experience in setting up and programming PLCs.




DESIRED:



  • Experience working with manufacturers.

  • Experience working with Motor Controllers in underwater or submersible environments.

  • Experience with thrust controllers.

  • Experience developing HMIs.

  • Experience performing tests and checks on motor controllers.




WORK LOCATION:



  • This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.

  • Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.




BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:


All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.




DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:


All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.




STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:



  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.

  • All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.

  • Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.

  • Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.

  • Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

  • Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

  • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

  • Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.




BASTION BENEFITS:


Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.




ABOUT BASTION:


Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.




WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:


At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.




All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.




Bastion participates in e-Verify.




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