Controls & PLC Systems Specialist

Engtal; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal in Hammond, IN is seeking a Controls & PLC Systems Specialist to safeguard uptime and elevate performance across our production environment. You will install, maintain, and optimize PLC-based control systems, partner with engineering and production, and provide training to teammates on controls best practices.

This role emphasizes hands-on work on the floor with a collaborative team. We value an Associate’s degree and strong PLC/SCADA experience, with a focus on safety, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology or a related discipline.
• Proven PLC programming and troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and work with control circuits.
• Exposure to HMI/SCADA systems is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to operate independently and thrive in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep automated equipment running safely and efficiently by installing, maintaining, and optimizing PLC-based control systems.
• Reduce downtime through proactive inspections and preventive maintenance routines.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues methodically to minimize impact.
• Collaborate with engineering and production on continuous improvement and system performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation for maintenance, changes, and configurations.
• Support new automation projects from setup to go-live and provide training.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

HMI/SCADA exposure

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Communication skills

Allen-Bradley familiarity

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley ecosystem

Job description

Join our controls team in Hammond, INHelp us build reliable, efficient automation. As a Controls & PLC Systems Specialist, you’ll safeguard uptime, streamline processes, and elevate performance across our production environment.Your impactKeep automated equipment running safely and efficiently by installing, maintaining, and optimizing PLC-based control systems.Reduce downtime through proactive inspections and preventive maintenance routines.Resolve electrical/control issues quickly using methodical troubleshooting techniques.Partner with engineering and production to pursue continuous improvement and better system performance.Maintain accurate documentation for maintenance, changes, and system configurations.Support new automation projects from setup to go‑live.Provide training and guidance to teammates on controls best practices.What you’ll bring to the roleAssociate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related discipline.Track record of PLC programming and troubleshooting in an industrial setting.Strong proficiency reading electrical schematics and working with control circuits.Exposure to HMI/SCADA systems is advantageous.Excellent analytical skills with a high attention to detail.Ability to operate independently and thrive in a team environment.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Technical strengths we valuePLC troubleshooting expertisePLC programming experiencePLC wiring and panel build experienceAllen‑Bradley ecosystem familiarityBring your curiosity and craftsmanship—grow your controls career while making a tangible difference on the floor from day one.