3rd Shift Controls Engineer – PLC & Motion Systems

Workforce Recruiter; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential liquid beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. This role focuses on automated manufacturing and warehouse operations, combining hands‑on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements to boost reliability and efficiency.

The position requires an associate degree or 2–4 years of related experience, strong PLC programming and motion control skills, and the ability to lead technical initiatives

Qualificações

• Associate degree or 2–4 years related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming and 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 across departments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work third shift and travel 50–70%.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Advanced PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Leadership through technical expertise

Valid driver’s license

Third shift availability

Willingness to travel

Formação

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Ferramentas

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Descrição da vaga

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Controls Engineer for a confidential liquid beverage manufacturer in the Indianapolis area. This role focuses on automated manufacturing and warehouse operations, combining hands‑on troubleshooting with controls programming and equipment improvements to boost reliability and efficiency.

The position requires an associate degree or 2–4 years of related experience, strong PLC programming and motion control skills, and the ability to lead technical initiatives