Production Engineer Jobs in Texas

Production Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in oil and gas extraction, petrochemicals, semiconductor manufacturing, and aerospace, with openings from entry-level process roles through senior principal positions. Houston, San Antonio, and Austin anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Texas Instruments maintaining large engineering workforces across the state. The most consistent demand is for production engineers with experience in upstream oil and gas operations, process optimization, and advanced manufacturing environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles97
Top employerTesla
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring33
Work type55% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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Production Engineer II
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Production Engineer II
Amrize
Plano, Texas
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Production Reliability Engineer, AI Platform
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Production Reliability Engineer, AI Platform
Equinix
Dallas, Texas
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$102k - $208k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Production -Sales Engineer
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Production -Sales Engineer
Core Natural Resources
Fort Worth, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in business

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Data Center Production Operations Engineer
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Data Center Production Operations Engineer
Meta
Fort Worth, Texas
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Engineering
$111k - $159k/yr
10,000+

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Audio Production Engineer
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Audio Production Engineer
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Production Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
25 jobs
Fort Worth
6 jobs
Dallas
4 jobs
Bastrop
4 jobs
Plano
3 jobs
Waller
3 jobs
Brookshire
3 jobs
Sugar Land
3 jobs

Production Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Tesla16
  • Meta15
  • SpaceX10
  • Wipro3
  • Raytheon3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Technology & Software
  • Energy
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in petroleum, chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for senior roles
  • Hands-on experience with production optimization, process control, or manufacturing systems in Texas-relevant industries
  • Proficiency with industry software such as Petrel, AspenTech, AutoCAD, or SAP production modules
  • Familiarity with Texas Railroad Commission regulations for oil and gas production engineers
  • Strong data analysis skills with experience using PI System, Python, or similar tools to drive yield and efficiency improvements

Production Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production engineer in Texas?

A bachelor's degree in petroleum, chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering is the standard starting point for production engineer roles in Texas. Engineers working in licensed design or public-safety capacities can pursue licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam followed by the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam after gaining qualifying experience. For oil and gas production roles, deep familiarity with Texas Railroad Commission compliance expectations gives candidates a clear edge.

Which companies hire production engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring production engineers in Texas right now include Tesla, Meta, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of upstream energy, petrochemical, and semiconductor operations means large integrated companies and specialty contractors are both active hirers throughout the year.

Which Texas cities have the most production engineer jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Texas account for the largest share of production engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its density of energy majors, refineries, and petrochemical facilities along the Gulf Coast, while San Antonio and Austin draw production engineers into manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and defense operations anchored by employers with major campuses in those corridors.

Are there remote production engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Production engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline tied to plant floors, wellsites, and manufacturing lines, so most roles require a physical presence. About 45% of production engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to concentrate in planning, reporting, and data analysis functions rather than active field or floor operations.

How can I get hired as a production engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to structured new-graduate rotational programs run by major Texas energy and manufacturing employers, where candidates cycle through field, process, and planning functions before settling into a specialty. ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Texas Instruments all run well-known new-hire engineering development programs in Texas. Entry-level titles like process engineer, manufacturing engineer, or field engineer associate are common starting points, and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early signals seriousness to hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to production engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to production engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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