Controls Engineer

Job Description

LHH is seeking a Controls Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located in Indianapolis, IN. This is an opportunity to join an industry leader in the fastest growing industry in America. The engineering team is committed to operational excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and preventative maintenance. In this role, you will lead projects relating to PLCs, HMIs, continuous improvement, automation, and robotics. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $105,000-115,000 per year and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and resolve process operating problems and machine faults, investigate equipment failures, draft follow-up action reports, and share technical assistance with workers on the production floor

Troubleshoot PLC-based machinery on the production floor and conduct appropriate follow-up on resolutions

Conduct root cause analysis of equipment-related issues

Contribute to the design, improvement, and implementation of automation throughout the manufacturing facility

Upgrade obsolete controls and programming on existing equipment

Identify and repair system issues, sensors, and equipment

Program and maintain HMI at each production center/cell

Contribute to the development of the organization’s preventative maintenance and continuous improvement strategies and implement tools and methodologies and accelerate deliverables and improve output

Coordinate with engineering and production personnel to develop a shared vision for the completion of daily engineering tasks and then report on those activities

Ensure that all safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed

Handle additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Management Team

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in Engineering is required

Minimum of 2+ years of controls engineering experience within a manufacturing environment is required

Must have the ability to troubleshoot (or complete basic programming) using Allen Bradley PLCs (non-negotiable)

Must have experience with Ladder Logic

Ideal candidates will have experience upgrading obsolete controls and programming

Must possess the ability to read blueprints and have experience with design systems

Must possess strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills

Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who is able to succeed with little supervision

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team

***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas***

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Controls Engineer position in Indianapolis, IN then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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Pay Details: $105,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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