Automation Controls Engineer: PLCs, HMI & Robotics

Linde Advanced Material Technologies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount

Educational growth

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in Indianapolis, IN to support automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics and servo controls. You will troubleshoot electrical issues and assist with commissioning to improve equipment reliability.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, plus applying Lean principles to drive continuous improvement and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Automation engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of controls engineering or related manufacturing experience (internships/co-ops OK).
• Basic PLC programming and HMI knowledge.
• Exposure to Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms (Studio 5000) preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, instrumentation and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Support industrial automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and servo controls.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical issues to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assist with commissioning, validation, and startup of manufacturing equipment.
• Support automation projects, controls upgrades, and equipment integration.
• Analyze production performance data to identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Maintain control system documentation and SOPs.
• Apply Lean principles like waste reduction and standardized work.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Industrial controls

Allen-Bradley/Studio 5000

Electrical systems

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Robotics ABB

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Studio 5000

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in Indianapolis, IN to support automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics and servo controls. You will troubleshoot electrical issues and assist with commissioning to improve equipment reliability.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, plus applying Lean principles to drive continuous improvement and strong documentation practices.