Controls Technician in Indianapolis

Energy Jobline ZR; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Greater Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Controls Technician for the 2nd shift (2-10:30pm ET) in a FDA-regulated processing/packaging facility. You will lead equipment controls including PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs and be the go-to expert for instrumentation and process control.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements. You will develop PLC code changes, review electrical schematics in AutoCAD, and help train maintenance staff on controls and

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology.
• 2–3 years of control system experience with Allen Bradley PLC-based controls.
• Basic AutoCAD experience for control layouts and schematics.
• Strong English reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SME on PLC, VFD, and HMI controls across manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose Allen Bradley PLCs using ladder logic.
• Develop PLC ladder code changes using RSLogix.
• Review and update electrical schematics and layout drawings in AutoCAD.
• Support continuous improvement and documentation control activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Hands-on approach

Urgency

English proficiency

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

RSLogix

Control View HMI

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Controls Technician, 2nd shift, M-F (2-10:30pmET) in FDA-regulated processing/packaging facilityLocation:Greater Indianapolis, IN

Position Scope:

The Controls Technician will be the lead subject matter expert on all manufacturing equipment controls to include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and associated process instrumentation to include pressure, flow, temperature, and I/P analog applications. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, design, and implement of document control solutions for manufacturing equipment and processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong project management skills, effective communication skills, be self-directed, and have the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Must be a hands-on person who spends more time on equipment optimizing and improving existing processes than at their desk.
• Perform Allen Bradley PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and Control View HMI.
• Develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code changes using Rockwell RS Logix family.
• Familiarization with A/B PLC processers and input/output modules and Device Net.
• Support Continuous Improvement Activities and Teams.
• Use AutoCAD to review, develop, and maintain electrical schematic and equipment layout drawings.
• Develop training program for improving the maintenance staffs troubleshooting capabilities on electrical, instrumentation, and control system equipment.
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated and accessible.
• Perform Preventive maintenance and system management of PLC systems such as program back-ups, UPS systems, firmware/software updates, configurable parameter documentation and control cabinet/wiring termination management, I/O commissioning, Instrumentation calibration and updating electrical schematics and associated documentation.

Qualifications:

• Must have two-year technical degree in an Industrial Technology, Electromechanical Technology or Engineering Technology.
• 2-3 years of control system experience working with Allen Bradley PLC based controls in a manufacturing environment with a focus on troubleshooting, process improvement, instrumentation calibration and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Basic AutoCAD work experience on control layout and schematics.
• Self-motivated and customer centric.
• Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency.
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English

Compensation:

Hourly rate can go up to $38/hr, plus shift differential, depending on experience.

Contact:

Jenny Sochocki at [e-mail] or 317-678-0120 for more details on this opportunity, benefits, paid time off, etc.