Controls Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Controls Engineer for our Hammond, IN client in the manufacturing and industrial automation sector. You will support plant automation and controls initiatives, troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and related systems, and ensure safety and compliance across operations.

You will drive improvements, update drawings, and contribute to maintenance planning and capital project execution at the Hammond plant, collaborating with internal and external resources to keep systems reliable

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in the controls & automation field.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering‑related field.
• Experience with PLC systems including programming and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley automation systems and software including Factory Talk, ControlLogix, RS Logix; also, Rockwell DCS, Plant PAX, and HMI’s; and/or proficiency with Beckhoff PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot plant control systems including PLCs, VFDs, I/O hardware, sensors, HMIs, networks, DCS systems, and automation software.
• Maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations and Huhtamaki standards.
• Recommend improvements and optimizations for safety, quality, productivity, and environmental goals.
• Update control system drawings and documentation, ensure hardcopies and electronic copies are current.
• Plan weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance and support capital projects for the Hammond plant.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley automation systems

FactoryTalk

ControlLogix

RSLogix

Rockwell DCS

PlantPAx

HMI

Beckhoff PLC systems

Job description

Our client, manufacturing and industrial automation is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. As a Controls Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering department supporting plant automation and controls initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on troubleshooting experience, a strong commitment to safety and compliance, and the drive to continuously improve automation performance which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title: Controls Engineer Location: Hammond, IN

What's the Job?

• Troubleshoot plant control systems including PLCs, VFDs, I/O hardware, sensors, HMIs, communication networks, DCS systems, and automation software through direct, hands‑on involvement and collaboration with internal and external resources.
• Maintain compliance with internal and external safety and environmental regulations, as well as various Huhtamaki compliance standards.
• Recommend improvements and optimizations for automation systems to support safety, quality, productivity, and environmental/sustainability goals.
• Update control system drawings and documentation, ensuring hardcopies are maintained in control panels and electronic copies are saved and updated on the company network.
• Conduct planning for weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance activities related to controls & automation systems, and support annual capital project planning and execution for the Hammond plant.

What's Needed?

• Minimum one to three years of experience in the controls & automation field.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering‑related field.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems including programming and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley automation systems and software including Factory Talk, ControlLogix, RS Logix; also, Rockwell DCS, Plant PAX, and HMI’s; and/or proficiency with Beckhoff PLC systems.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to directly support plant industrial automation, machine controls, robotic systems, and communication systems that impact safety, quality, and productivity.
• Role focused on reliability and performance—where your troubleshooting and optimization skills make a measurable difference.
• Collaboration with internal and external resources to solve complex controls and automation challenges.
• Ownership of control system documentation and drawings to keep systems accurate, current, and audit‑ready.
• Career growth through developing training materials for technical skills development for plant electricians and instrumentation technicians.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay