Controls Engineer

Nbutexas; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Custom Automation in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission industrial automation systems for custom manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role spans electrical controls, PLC/HMI programming, robotics, machine safety, and end-to-end commissioning from concept through installation.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to translate requirements into reliable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experience.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems.
• Experience designing or modifying industrial electrical control systems.
• Ability to read, develop, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and debugging automated equipment.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical components, controls, sensors, and machine safety systems.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customers throughout equipment builds and installations.
• Ability to develop controls solutions for custom equipment rather than solely maintaining existing production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, integrate, and commission industrial automation systems for custom equipment.
• Work across electrical controls, PLC/HMI, robotics, and machine safety from concept through installation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to meet technical requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLC

Robotics programming

Job description

Fort Wayne, IN | $75,000–$100,000 | Custom Automation

Ready to take your controls engineering experience beyond maintaining the same equipment every day?

We’re seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission industrial automation systems for custom manufacturing equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll work across electrical controls, PLC and HMI programming, robotics, machine safety, and equipment commissioning from concept through installation.

You’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to turn technical requirements into reliable automation solutions.

Controls Engineer Benefits and Compensation:

• $75,000–$100,000 annual salary, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Stable, full-time opportunity with a growing organization
• Hands-on exposure to diverse custom automation projects
• Opportunity to expand your experience with PLCs, robotics, electrical controls, and system integration

Controls Engineer Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experience
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems
• Experience designing or modifying industrial electrical control systems
• Ability to read, develop, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and debugging automated equipment
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical components, controls, sensors, and machine safety systems
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customers throughout equipment builds and installations
• Ability to develop controls solutions for custom equipment rather than solely maintaining existing production machinery

Controls Engineer Preferred Background & Skills:

• AutoCAD Electrical experience
• Robotic programming or integration experience
• Experience with Allen-Bradley or other industrial PLC platforms
• Servo, motion control, or VFD experience
• Industrial networking and communication protocol experience
• Experience with machine safety systems and applicable electrical standards
• Background working with custom automation, machine builders, system integrators, or engineered-to-order equipment
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience supporting equipment installation and startup at customer facilities

This position is 100% onsite in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area and is not available for remote work.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

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Cassandra Williams