Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift: Automation & PLC Expert

Client Growth Resources, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer for the Indianapolis area working a third shift. The role focuses on automated production equipment, conveyors, and warehouse systems with hands-on troubleshooting and programming responsibilities.

You will develop control strategies, program PLCs, test and repair motion systems, and drive standardization across facilities while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams. Travel is required 50–70%.

Formación

• Associate degree or two to four years of related work experience.
• Advanced PLC programming skills and strong knowledge of motion control and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to develop controls solutions and troubleshoot complex equipment problems.
• Strong analytical, planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise and influence decisions across departments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work third shift and travel approximately 50%–70%.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement control strategies for automated production equipment, conveyor systems, and warehouse operations.
• Program, troubleshoot, test, and repair PLC-based controls and motion systems.
• Support the design and development of controls for new equipment and system upgrades.
• Establish consistent programming standards, coding practices, and controls documentation across facilities.
• Evaluate automation solutions and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations leaders to prioritize and resolve controls issues.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and training to site controls engineers and maintenance teams.
• Explain technical recommendations clearly to plant teams and senior leadership.
• Stay current with automation technology, programming tools, and emerging equipment capabilities.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Motion control

Industrial automation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Educación

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

RSView

Descripción del empleo

Client Growth Resources, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer for the Indianapolis area working a third shift. The role focuses on automated production equipment, conveyors, and warehouse systems with hands-on troubleshooting and programming responsibilities.

You will develop control strategies, program PLCs, test and repair motion systems, and drive standardization across facilities while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams. Travel is required 50–70%.