Global Automation & Controls Engineer – Test Systems

RENK; Camby (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RENK America seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer in Camby, IN to develop and commission automation solutions for test systems worldwide. The role involves programming PLCs, working with RDDS software, and coordinating with customers and RENK teams across countries.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s (or master’s) in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering with 4–6+ years of experience, travel up to 30%, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related field with 4+/6+ years' experience.
• Experience programming industrial control systems such as PLCs with real commissioning exposure.
• Knowledge of drive systems, PID control loops, sensors and actuators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commission automation solutions for test systems at facilities and customer sites worldwide.
• Clarify technical requirements with customers and internal teams.
• Design closed-loop control strategies and test sequences.
• Program test bench control systems using PLCs and RDDS software.
• Commission and validate test bench automation with the commissioning team.
• Analyze and troubleshoot control system issues using diagnostics and data analysis.
• Collaborate with the Germany-based Application Engineering team for international cooperation.

Skills

PLC programming

PID control

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Industrial communication protocols

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

LabVIEW

RDDS software

Job description

RENK America seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer in Camby, IN to develop and commission automation solutions for test systems worldwide. The role involves programming PLCs, working with RDDS software, and coordinating with customers and RENK teams across countries.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s (or master’s) in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering with 4–6+ years of experience, travel up to 30%, and strong English communication skills.