Controls Engineer

Metric Geo; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support startup, commissioning, testing, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems, focusing on industrial paint and finishing applications.

You’ll design, program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI and motion controls, perform I/O checks, work with customers during startup, and provide training after handover. This role requires travel and strong problem solving with Rockwell PLCs; Siemens/Mitsubishi experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls engineering, commissioning or industrial automation experience.
• Strong Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC experience.
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, industrial networks and automated equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, I/O lists and control documentation.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and startup experience.

Responsibilities

• Commission, troubleshoot and optimize automated control systems.
• Design/program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo and networked systems.
• Perform I/O checkout, loop checks, functional testing and system validation.
• Support automated paint, finishing, material handling and dispensing systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, valves and field devices.
• Support FAT/SAT, startup and customer acceptance activities.
• Work directly with customers, operations and maintenance teams during commissioning.
• Provide technical support and training following system handover.

Skills

Controls engineering

Rockwell PLC

HMIs and VFDs

Read schematics and P&IDs

Functional startup and troubleshooting

Paint systems experience

Robotics knowledge

Travel 40-50%

Job description

A growing paint finishing, industrial automation and engineered systems business is looking to add an Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer to its team.

This is a hands-on position supporting the startup, commissioning, testing and optimization of complex automated manufacturing systems, with a particular focus on industrial paint and finishing applications.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Commission, troubleshoot and optimize automated control systems
• Design/program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo and networked systems
• Perform I/O checkout, loop checks, functional testing and system validation
• Support automated paint, finishing, material handling and dispensing systems
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, valves and field devices
• Support FAT/SAT, startup and customer acceptance activities
• Work directly with customers, operations and maintenance teams during commissioning
• Provide technical support and training following system handover

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of controls engineering, commissioning or industrial automation experience
• Strong Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, industrial networks and automated equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, I/O lists and control documentation
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and startup experience
• Experience with industrial paint systems, paint booths, finishing equipment or automotive paint shops is highly desirable
• Siemens and/or Mitsubishi experience is a plus
• Robotics experience is beneficial
• Comfortable traveling 40–50%+, with potentially heavier travel during major startups

This could be a strong fit for a Controls Engineer who enjoys being hands-on in the field, solving complex automation problems and seeing projects through from installation to successful startup.