Automation Controls Engineer — Drive Efficiency & Innovation

Specialized Recruiting Group - South Central Indiana; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group - South Central Indiana is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation, controls systems, and manufacturing technology initiatives within a growing engineering team. The role focuses on troubleshooting equipment, refining processes, and driving continuous improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and safety PLC systems, with a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with electrical schematics, ladder logic, HMI development, and safety PLC systems.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, servo controllers, HMI software, and industrial automation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including engineering, maintenance, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support control systems, automation equipment, and manufacturing applications.
• Research and evaluate new manufacturing and controls technologies and assist with implementation.
• Design and execute testing procedures to verify system functionality and safety compliance.
• Develop, review, and maintain electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of process and production data collection systems.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain project documentation using established engineering standards and methodologies.
• Coordinate supplier activities and support successful project execution.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and other engineering projects as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Servo Controllers

HMI software

Safety PLC systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Specialized Recruiting Group - South Central Indiana is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation, controls systems, and manufacturing technology initiatives within a growing engineering team. The role focuses on troubleshooting equipment, refining processes, and driving continuous improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and safety PLC systems, with a track