3rd Shift Controls Engineer – PLC & Motion

United Future; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future seeks a Controls Engineer for third shift to support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations in the Indianapolis area. You will develop and implement control strategies, program PLCs, test systems, and troubleshoot complex equipment across multiple facilities.

You will lead technical efforts, collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams, and document controls standards. Travel will be approximately 50–70% as you support ongoing improvements and system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–4 years of related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming skills and strong motion control knowledge.
• Ability to develop controls solutions and troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise and influence decisions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel 50–70%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, conveyors, and warehouse operations.
• Program, troubleshoot, test, and repair PLC-based controls and motion systems.
• Support the design and development of controls for new equipment and system upgrades.
• Establish consistent programming standards, coding practices, and controls documentation across facilities.
• Evaluate automation solutions and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations leaders to prioritize and resolve controls issues.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and training to site controls engineers and maintenance teams.
• Explain technical recommendations clearly to plant teams and senior leadership.
• Stay current with automation technology, programming tools, and emerging equipment capabilities.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Job description

United Future seeks a Controls Engineer for third shift to support automated manufacturing and warehouse operations in the Indianapolis area. You will develop and implement control strategies, program PLCs, test systems, and troubleshoot complex equipment across multiple facilities.

You will lead technical efforts, collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams, and document controls standards. Travel will be approximately 50–70% as you support ongoing improvements and system upgrades.