Manufacturing Controls Engineer JN -072026-179377

Goodwin Recruiting; India; On-site; INR 10,506,207 - 11,461,317; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to own and execute complex industrial automation projects from concept through installation. You will design, program, and support customized control systems across robotics, safety, and advanced manufacturing domains.

You’ll collaborate with customers, engineering, manufacturing, and outside suppliers to translate requirements into reliable, well-documented systems with strong electrical design and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of industrial controls or automation engineering experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000.
• Experience with Siemens Step 7 Professional and TIA Portal.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, communications, inspection systems, and automation safety.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop industrial electrical and controls solutions for specialized automated equipment.
• Design electrical schematics and system drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program and architect PLC, HMI, robotic, and vision applications.
• Analyze project requirements and complete technical calculations for electrical systems, robotic safety, and motor controls.
• Integrate servos, VFDs, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, sensors, pneumatics, and robotic systems.
• Create accurate bills of materials and specify equipment from outside suppliers.
• Support equipment manufacturing, assembly, testing, validation, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and resolve problems that could impact project timing or cost.
• Prepare user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical documentation.
• Communicate with customers to clarify requirements, provide technical support, and document system changes.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable safety standards and project requirements.
• Travel to customer locations for installation and startup when required.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Controls Engineer – Laotto, IN

$110,000–$120,000 | Custom Automation | PLC, Robotics & Electrical Controls

Ready to take ownership of complex automation projects from concept through installation?

We’re seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and support customized industrial automation systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on unique equipment, robotic integrations, safety systems, and advanced manufacturing solutions—not the same machine copied and pasted all year.

You’ll collaborate with customers, engineering, manufacturing, and outside suppliers to turn technical requirements into reliable, well-documented control systems.

Controls Engineer Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$120,000 annual salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Stable, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to engineer customized automation equipment across multiple industries
• Exposure to robotics, vision systems, motion control, and advanced manufacturing technology

Controls Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop industrial electrical and controls solutions for specialized automated equipment
• Design electrical schematics and system drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
• Program and architect PLC, HMI, robotic, and vision applications
• Analyze project requirements and complete technical calculations for electrical systems, robotic safety, and motor controls
• Integrate servos, VFDs, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, sensors, pneumatics, and robotic systems
• Create accurate bills of materials and specify equipment from outside suppliers
• Support equipment manufacturing, assembly, testing, validation, and commissioning
• Troubleshoot operational issues and resolve problems that could impact project timing or cost
• Prepare user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical documentation
• Communicate with customers to clarify requirements, provide technical support, and document system changes
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable safety standards and project requirements
• Travel to customer locations for installation and startup when required

Controls Engineer Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• At least 5 years of industrial controls or automation engineering experience
• Experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000
• Experience with Siemens Step 7 Professional and TIA Portal
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, communications, inspection systems, and automation safety
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Willingness to travel based on project requirements

Preferred Experience

• FANUC robot programming and RoboGuide
• Cognex or Keyence vision systems
• Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Basic

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