Controls Engineer ( PLC, Robotics 0-5 years Experience)

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A large manufacturing company is seeking a Controls Engineer in Indianapolis. This position requires working on automation equipment, focusing on PLC programming, mechanical design, and robotics. The ideal candidate will have 0-5 years of relevant experience or be a recent graduate with PLC knowledge. Competitive salary range of $70,000 to $105,000 along with great benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 0-5 years experience or recent grads with PLC knowledge.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs and robotics.
• US citizenship or Green Card required.

Responsibilities

• Work on automation equipment including mechanical design.
• Program and debug PLC and HMI systems.
• Participate in robot programming and setup.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot Programming

Mechanical Design

3D CAD design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Controls Engineer (🤖 PLC, Robotics 0-5 years Experience)

Large Manufacturing Company 1000+ Employees, building electronic systems, needs a Controls Engineer to join their expanding team.

Employer provides great benefits, engineering tools & equipment, and a professional work environment where engineering is highly valued. You will work in an engineering team with great mentorship and a peer network of other engineers – mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, controls engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

Work on automation equipment in three main areas:

1. Mechanical Design
2. PLC Controls & Ladder Logic
3. Robot Programming

• Learn and participate in setting up and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Work with PLCs using Ladder Logic and participate in setting up Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) systems in coordination with PLC systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems.
• Work with robots, robot tooling & installation, robot programming.

Preferred Skills

• 0–5 years (or more) experience.
• Recent graduates are welcome to apply as long as you have knowledge of PLCs gained through school or internships.
• BSMET or BSEET preferred. If you have extensive experience with PLCs, programming and machine controls maintenance but no engineering degree, we can discuss.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and robotics on platforms such as Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Fanuc Robotics is a plus.
• Experience in 3D CAD design.
• Position is located in Indianapolis, Suburbs.
• Must be a US citizen or have a Green Card & permanent US resident status. (Note: No visa support or sponsorship available; student visa not acceptable; no visa transfer possible.)
• For additional information, contact Maria Aviles (Orlando office) at 407‑307‑1500 ext 133.

Salary

Based on skills & experience: $70,000 – $105,000.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design

Industries

Automation machinery manufacturing, motor vehicle manufacturing, appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing