Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer

GEON Performance Solutions; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GEON Performance Solutions is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer to lead automation and reliability initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and sustaining automated control systems to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The engineer will work cross-functionally to reduce downtime, optimize equipment performance, and support maintenance and project activities within a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment (process, batch, or continuous preferred).
• Proven track record of reducing equipment downtime through proactive monitoring, controls optimization, and process improvement.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.), HMI development, and system integration.
• Experience with process instrumentation (sensors, flow, level, temp, pressure).
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms (Emaint) for scheduling and documentation; knowledge of safety circuit design and risk assessments.
• Understanding of ISO, FDA, GMP depending on plant context.
• Experience with control panel design and electrical schematic review.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve existing automation systems to enhance throughput, efficiency, and quality.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead efforts to streamline workflows and reduce cycle times.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and drive structured problem-solving efforts.
• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and maintain HMI interfaces.
• Ensure system reliability by maintaining and upgrading legacy automation infrastructure.
• Serve as CMMS power user, managing automation-related maintenance plans and documentation.
• Lead small-to-mid-scale capital projects involving control system upgrades and new equipment integration.
• Provide technical training and troubleshooting guidance to technicians and operators.
• Communicate automation changes across engineering, production, and maintenance teams.
• Support change management with updated SOPs and process validations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial control systems

Process instrumentation

CMMS (Emaint)

Safety circuit design

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Ignition Perspective

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider Electric

CMMS (Emaint)

Job description

GEON Performance Solutions is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer to lead automation and reliability initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and sustaining automated control systems to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The engineer will work cross-functionally to reduce downtime, optimize equipment performance, and support maintenance and project activities within a dynamic production environment.