Controls Engineer

Linde plc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Educational and professional growth

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer to support industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and servo controls.

You will troubleshoot controls and electrical issues to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. The role also involves commissioning, validation, and startup of new or upgraded equipment, supporting automation projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Automation engineering or related technical discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or manufacturing environments (internships/co-ops acceptable).
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming, HMI systems, industrial controls, or automation technologies.
• Exposure to Studio 5000 or similar tools preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively.
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and servo controls.
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical issues to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assist with commissioning, validation, and startup of new or upgraded manufacturing equipment.
• Support automation projects, controls upgrades, and equipment integration initiatives.
• Analyze production performance and downtime data to identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve production challenges.
• Maintain control system documentation, programming updates, and standard operating procedures.
• Learn and apply Lean Production principles such as waste reduction and standardized work.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Industrial controls

Automation technologies

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer/Automation Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

Indianapolis, IN, United States

What you will enjoy doing*

• In this role you will support industrial automation systems, including Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), robotics, and servo controls
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical issues to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Assist with commissioning, validation, and startup of new or upgraded manufacturing equipment
• Support automation projects, controls upgrades, and equipment integration initiatives
• Analyze production performance and downtime data to identify process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve production challenges
• Maintain control system documentation, programming updates, and standard operating procedures
• Learn and apply Lean Production principles such as waste reduction, standardized work, and continuous improvement

What makes you great

• You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline required
• 0-3 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or manufacturing environments (internships/co-ops acceptable)
• Basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) systems, industrial controls, or automation technologies
• Exposure to Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, Studio 5000, or similar tools preferred
• Familiarity with electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a hands‑on manufacturing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and communicate effectively across functions
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts preferred
• Self‑motivated with a strong desire to develop technical and professional skills
• Fundamental understanding of robotics with ABB Robotics Systems experience preferred

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra‑high‑purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life‑saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state‑of‑the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) matching
• pension benefits
• employee discount program
• opportunities for educational and professional growth

Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.

Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws includingthe Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic inArms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export controlprocedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be eithera U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwiseclassifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.