Houston, TX
Hire Skilled Professionals in Houston, TX
Energy capital of the world. Houston is a major hub for process controls, instrumentation, petrochemical automation, and industrial engineering.
- 273+ professionals in Texas
Top Occupations on Automate America
Skilled professionals available for contract and direct-hire work nationwide, including Houston.
Controls Engineer
770 professionals nationwide
Automation Engineer
408 professionals nationwide
Robot Programmer
400 professionals nationwide
PLC Programmer
309 professionals nationwide
Engineer
255 professionals nationwide
Technician
162 professionals nationwide
Electrical Engineer
121 professionals nationwide
Project Manager
103 professionals nationwide
Maintenance Technician
102 professionals nationwide
Senior Controls Engineer
85 professionals nationwide
Robotics Engineer
78 professionals nationwide
Project Engineer
61 professionals nationwide
Hiring Options in Houston
Contract Hiring
Short-term and long-term contracts for skilled trades and engineering roles — connect directly with the professional.
Direct Hire
Post a direct job for a permanent role; professionals apply to you directly.
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Automate America is your one supplier: we handle the 1099s, pay the professionals, and send you one invoice.
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Search professionals by skill, certification and city, and see who has marked themselves available.
Industries We Serve in Houston
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace
Frequently Asked Questions — Houston, TX
How many professionals are available in Houston, TX?
Automate America has 273+ professionals registered in Texas, including PLC programmers, controls engineers, electricians and welders. Search by city to see who is near Houston, and who has marked themselves available.
What types of contractors can I hire in Houston?
In Houston, you can hire PLC programmers (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi), controls engineers, robot programmers (FANUC, ABB, KUKA), electricians, instrumentation technicians, mechanical engineers, welders, and pipefitters. Each profile shows the credentials and certifications the professional lists.
How do I hire an automation contractor in Houston?
Post a contract on Automate America specifying the required skills, location (Houston), duration, and rate range. It appears in the feeds of matching professionals, who apply at your rate. Review their profiles, confirm their credentials, and connect directly — no recruiter needed.
What industries does Automate America serve in Houston?
In the Houston area, Automate America serves Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Manufacturing, Aerospace. The platform connects companies in these sectors with skilled contractors who have relevant industry experience and certifications.
Is Automate America free to use in Houston?
Yes, professionals in Houston can create a profile and apply to contracts for free. Companies can post contracts and browse professionals at no cost. White Glove is available for companies that want Automate America as their one supplier: we handle the 1099s, pay the professionals, and send you one invoice.