Controls Engineer: Hands-On PLC, CNC & Robotics

ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft Co; Veedersburg (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Quarterly Bonus Program

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies in Indiana seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment, supporting automation projects and plant electronics improvements. The role requires hands-on work inside machines and collaboration with the Shift Engineer to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include PLC troubleshooting, machine control upgrades, documentation, and project work on automation and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting electronic controls in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment (hands-on).
• Tackle special projects on plant electronics and automation.
• Analyze breakdown root cause and propose solutions.
• Document changes to electrical drawings and generate upgraded drawings.
• Prepare daily log reports and track off-shift activity for follow-up.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

CNC troubleshooting

PLC programming

Schematic reading

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies in Indiana seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment, supporting automation projects and plant electronics improvements. The role requires hands-on work inside machines and collaboration with the Shift Engineer to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include PLC troubleshooting, machine control upgrades, documentation, and project work on automation and equipment reliability.