Controls Engineer

100Hires, Inc.; Fairland (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to program, troubleshoot, and improve automation across our Indiana manufacturing facility.

The role combines hands-on production floor support with engineering projects, focusing on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automated equipment. You will develop ladder logic in Studio 5000/RSLogix, diagnose downtime, read electrical schematics, back up PLC/HMI configurations, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, OEMs, and system

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial controls/automation experience.
• Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Studio 5000/RSLogix, ladder logic, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with ControlLogix/CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, PanelView, PowerFlex is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs using Studio 5000 and RSLogix.
• Develop ladder logic, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and drives.
• Diagnose downtime and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support automated equipment including lines and material handling systems.
• Maintain PLC/HMI backups, electrical drawings, and controls documentation.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, OEMs, and system integrators.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Ladder logic

HMIs

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Servo systems

Root cause analysis

Tools

Studio 5000/RSLogix

FactoryTalk

PanelView

PowerFlex

Job description

Controls EngineerPosition SummaryThe Controls Engineer is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and improving automation and control systems throughout the manufacturing facility. This role is approximately 50% hands-on production support and 50% engineering/project work, with a focus on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automated production equipment.Key ResponsibilitiesControls & AutomationProgram, troubleshoot, and modify Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000 and RSLogix.Develop and troubleshoot ladder logic, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, motors, and drives.Diagnose controls-related downtime and perform root cause analysis.Support automated equipment including coil coating lines, slitters, conveyors, packaging equipment, and material handling systems.Projects & ImprovementsSupport controls upgrades, equipment retrofits, and automation improvement projects.Assist with new equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.Troubleshoot industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and DeviceNet.Maintain PLC/HMI backups, electrical drawings, and controls documentation.Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, OEMs, and system integrators.Qualifications3+ years of industrial controls or automation experience preferred.Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.Experience with Studio 5000/RSLogix, ladder logic, HMIs, and VFDs.Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.Experience with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, PanelView, PowerFlex, servo systems, and commissioning is a plus.Working ConditionsApproximately 50% office/project work and 50% production-floor support.Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with little to no routine overtime.Industrial manufacturing environment requiring appropriate PPE.Occasional support of the company’s West Virginia operation may be required.