Controls Engineer

STEM Talent Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Talent Solutions seeks a hands-on Electrical Control Engineer to design, program, and commission control systems for a manufacturing facility in the Indianapolis area.

You will build PLC and HMI software, coordinate with clients, ensure safety circuits, and document all work from concept through startup. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or EPLAN and electrical design tools.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI and UL electrical standards.
• Experience designing safety circuits for industrial machinery.
• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and fine-tune electrical control circuits and troubleshoot issues.
• Build and test PLC/HMI software for automation platforms.
• Oversee commissioning and ensure reliable system operation.
• Collaborate with clients to confirm technical needs and specs.
• Coordinate multiple projects, keep them on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide ongoing support.
• Deliver technical service and troubleshooting when needed.
• Keep project records and documentation up-to-date.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Electrical design tools

Job description

Responsible for creating, programming, and starting up control systems for a manufacturing facility in the Indianapolis area. Involved in introducing new technologies and supporting both innovation-driven and capital investment projects.

Core Duties:

• Design and fine-tune electrical control circuits, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Build and test software for PLCs, HMIs, and other automation platforms.
• Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring proper system installation and reliable operation.
• Work hand-in-hand with the client to confirm all technical needs and project specifications are fully met.
• Coordinate multiple projects at once, keeping them on schedule and within allocated budgets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing consistent communication and support.
• Deliver technical service and troubleshooting when required.
• Keep all project records and documentation up-to-date and accurate.

Preferred Background:

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, EPlan, or comparable electrical design tools.
• Solid understanding of electrical standards (NEC, ANSI, UL, etc.).
• Knowledge of designing safety circuits for industrial machinery.
• Highly motivated and eager to grow professionally in a technical environment.
• At least 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.