2nd Shift Controls Engineer

Venteon; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon seeks a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer in North Vernon, IN to develop and sustain production machinery, assembly equipment, and automation controls. The role requires hands-on PLC programming, robot integration, and performance monitoring to support world-class metal stamping and assembly operations.

You will lead projects, ensure safe operation, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve cycle times and throughput while meeting quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robots.
• Bachelor/Associate's Degree in Controls/Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years of Robotic/Controls Engineering in manufacturing.
• 2nd shift experience or willingness to work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design equipment such as production machinery and assembly equipment.
• Ensure safe operation and improve wiring and PLC logic to support metrics.
• Support maintenance during downtime and train maintenance staff.
• Improve processes to align with machine build standards and safety rules.
• Lead launch activities for new product implementations and ECNs.
• Identify process improvements and implement PLC logic across assembly, welding, adhesives, and stamping.

Skills

Controls engineering

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fanuc robots

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor/Associate in Controls/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

RS Linx

C-more EA 9

COHERIX

PowerFlex

PanelView

Bosch 6000

IPG Laser Net

RLSK Studio

Job description

2ND SHIFT CONTROLS ENGINEER NEEDED - NORTH VERNON, INDIANA

A Leading Automotive Supplier near North Vernon, Indiana needs a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer. Candidates should have previous Controls Engineering Experience in a Manufacturing Plant and Must be knowledgeable with Allen Bradley PLC's and Fanuc Robots.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for performing tasks required for developing & designing equipment used, such as production machinery, assembly equipment & the facility.
• Responsible for ensuring safe operation of all equipment, & improving hard wiring, & programming to support all company metrics.
• Support maintenance members on emergency downtime situations & participate in the training of maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring process improvements are consistent with company s machine build standards.
• Responsible for 5-S initiatives, & maintaining an excellent appearance within the facility.
• Participate in councils or task forces to support plant operations.
• Supports production in all metrics related to being a world-class producer of metal stampings & assemblies.
• Create a remote Performance Management System to monitor machine performance & identify process deficiencies within the assembly, adhesive, welding, & stamping applications.
• Identify process applications below performance metrics & implement PLC logic programming to improve process efficiencies for all work orders within assembly, adhesive, welding & stamping applications.
• Create motivational programming prompts globally in all HMI displays to promote operator awareness & create a sense of urgency in reducing machine "wait" time.
• Act as PLC Programming Subject Matter Expert (SME) & trainer for all Engineering & Maintenance personnel.
• Lead launch activities related to NEW product implementation & Engineering Change Requests.
• Act as Project Lead for field inspection of tool shop contract work (TSRO) to maintain consistency in program logic protocols & adherence to Engineering Controls Standards.
• Investigate PLC program logic & identify opportunities in all processes for cost reduction, throughput, cycle time & efficiency continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support production to: produce quality parts that meet/exceed customers expectation through continuous improvement; meet/exceed established efficiency goals & other MOS measurable; setting up & operating machinery & equipment in a safe manner in accordance with approved procedures.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement of the manufacturing process, methods, & work environment through trouble shooting & problem-solving exercises.
• Uses PLC Programming, monitor machine performance, implement new equipment & improve controls to improve cycle times.
• Use of Microsoft, Studio 5000, RS Linx, C-more EA 9, COHERIX, Power Flex, Panel View, Bosch 6000, IPG Laser Net, RLSK Studio.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Metal Stamping and Welding / Assembly knowledge would be desirable
• Candidates Must Have Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's and Fanuc Robots
• A Bachelors or Associate's Degree in Controls / Electrical Engineering is Preferred
• 3 to 5 years of Robotic / Controls Engineering Experience in a Manufacturing Plant Setting is Required