Control Engineer: PLC, HMI & Field Startup

Cognify Global; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Cognify Global is seeking a Control Engineer in Indianapolis with 3+ years of experience in industrial automation. You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and develop HMI applications for automated equipment.

Travel up to 35% to support customer installations, FAT/SAT, and service activities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics and experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi) and HMI/SCADA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation engineering, or related field.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi).
• Experience developing and configuring HMI/SCADA applications.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Develop, configure, and maintain HMI applications for industrial automation systems.
• Perform system integration, testing, commissioning, and startup of automated equipment.
• Modify and optimize existing control systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues remotely and onsite.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control narratives, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Support FAT, SAT, and customer training.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams as needed.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Control System Design

Commissioning & Startup

Electrical Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Customer Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Controls Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Cognify Global is seeking a Control Engineer in Indianapolis with 3+ years of experience in industrial automation. You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and develop HMI applications for automated equipment.

Travel up to 35% to support customer installations, FAT/SAT, and service activities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics and experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi) and HMI/SCADA.