Controls Engineer (Must reside in or near the Indianapolis, IN area)

dormakaba Americas; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

dormakaba Americas in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to optimize plant equipment controls and drive productivity. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, and implementing improvements across manufacturing systems and controls hardware and software.

The candidate will troubleshoot PLCs and HMI interactions, work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Fanuc systems, and mentor colleagues in proper machine control usage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in controls, engineering, electrical, and manufacturing preferred or an equivalent combination of work experience and/or technical certificates.
• Ability to read/write ladder logic.
• Ability to create PLC code from scratch and troubleshoot during installation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant equipment controls processes, design, and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware/software/programs and processes interacting with manufacturing equipment.
• Interact with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Fanuc controls systems.
• Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions.
• Learn and train associates in the correct usage of machine controls for assigned functions.

Skills

Ladder logic

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Manufacturing process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in controls, engineering, electrical, or manufacturing

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Fanuc

Job description

dormakaba is seeking a Controls Engineer based in Indianapolis, IN. The Controls Engineer is responsible for ensuring plants create the best products possible in the most efficient manner. The Controls Engineer will serve as an Subject Matter Expert utilizing their Electrical Controls knowledge to analyze, examine and improve processes in order to increase productivity.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

Base Salary $90,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What You Will Do

• Analyze plant equipment controls processes, design, and implement improvements
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware/software/programs and processes interacting with manufacturing equipment
• Interact with Allen Bradly, Siemens, and Fanuc controls systems
• Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions
• Learn and train associates in the correct usage of Machine Controls for assigned functions

What we require

• 2+ years’ experience in a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in controls, engineering, electrical, and manufacturing preferred or an equivalent combination of work experience and/or technical certificates
• Ability to read/write ladder logic
• Ability to create PLC code from scratch and actively troubleshoot during installation
• Physical demands: must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time, and be able to lift up to 40 pounds

What we prefer

• Background with various control systems
• Experience in vendor resources and partnerships to assist with upgrades and new installations
• Ability to create work instructions and training curriculum

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

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