Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

Murray Equipment, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Work on custom-engineered systems

Job summary

Murray Equipment, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, is looking for an Automation & Controls- Electrical Engineer. This full-time position entails designing automation solutions and collaborating with customers on various industrial process systems.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least two years of experience in controls engineering. The role includes hands-on engineering, customer interaction, and technical problem-solving, contributing to projects within critical industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Territory Managers and users to determine project specifications as needed.
• Generates and produces flow diagrams, schematics, and drawings via AutoCAD.
• Provides technical support to Territory Managers and customers.

Skills

PLC/HMI/SCADA Programming

AutoCAD Drafting

Project Management

Technical Communication

Customer Relations

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

AutoCAD

Solid Works

Job description

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Automation & Controls- Electrical Engineer

Full Time Professional Murray Equipment, Inc, Fort Wayne, IN, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 1202

Murray Equipment, Inc. (MEI) is seeking an junior level and senior level experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy designing practical automation solutions, supporting customers, and working directly with industrial process systems in the liquid and dry handling industries.

This position supports projects involving process automation, electrical controls, PLC/HMI/SCADA integration, batching systems, and industrial equipment used in feed, seed, fertilizer, chemical, and other bulk material handling applications. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, Territory Managers, production teams, and field service personnel to deliver reliable and cost-effective engineered solutions.

At Murray Equipment, we design and support complete automation systems tailored to customer operations, including custom control panels, process automation software, batching systems, and integrated controls solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering, project execution, customer interaction, and technical problem solving.

Key areas of experience include:

• Electrical Systems & Control Panels
• PLC/HMI/SCADA Programming
• Fluid Handling & Process Systems
• Industrial Networking & Communications
• Process Control and System Integration

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborates with Territory Managers and users to determine project specifications as needed.
• Prepares detailed quotation for projects according to established guidelines.
• Creates sales orders for all essential engineered specification parts and equipment as quoted.
• Establishes and maintains a project report for all design or redesign projects to include implementation schedules and projected costs.
• Designs projects specifying applicable engineered solutions observing legal and industry standards.
• Generates and produces flow diagrams, schematics, and drawings via AutoCAD (2-D).
• Reviews all flow diagrams, quotations, and other available information required to design and engineer the most effective solutions for the customer.
• Oversees the design and development of systems with the use of advanced automated equipment on a daily basis.
• Acquires customer acceptance including approval of flow diagrams, quotations, and time estimates.
• Acquires approvals for engineering changes.
• Develops innovative alternative designs that facilitate cost savings, quality improvements, safety enhancements, and meet changing customer requirements.
• Updates the project data folder for all design or redesign projects to include job numbers, quote numbers, customer numbers, order numbers, projected labor and materials costs, and implementation schedules.
• Understands all regulations relative to the product lines and participates in qualifying products for regulatory compliance
• Ensures consistency of design for similar solutions from one generation of design to the next.
• Recommends procedures and prepares detailed drawings to facilitate the production, and assembly, shipment, installation, and start-up of engineered solutions.
• Refines estimates of materials and labor for engineering, building, testing, installation, start-up, and training.
• Develops manuals for product training, operation, safety, engineering applications, repair and maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation.
• Develops test protocol for engineered products.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and safety procedures.
• Submits all documentation in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Learns and troubleshoots in-house proprietary software (ICS Control Pro and others)
• Provides technical support to Territory Managers and customers.
• Provides customer support with technical issues relating to our products and services.
• Shares 24/7 customer support responsibility via rotation in the after-hours on call group.
• Maintains clean, orderly, and safe work areas at all times.
• Assists in other areas of operations and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related field.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming required.
• Strong experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 required.
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial communications preferred.
• AutoCAD or Solid Works experience required.
• Understanding of industrial process systems, fluid handling, batching systems, or material handling equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Experience

• VFDs, motor controls, and instrumentation
• Ethernet/IP and industrial networking
• Batch process automation
• Field commissioning and startup support
• SQL databases or industrial data collection systems

Skills

• PLC/HMI/SCADA Programming
• AutoCAD Drafting
• Project Management
• Technical Communication
• Customer Relations
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Blueprint & Schematic Reading
• Time Management
• Professional Presentation Skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation.
• Ability to work occasionally in manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Ability to travel by car and air as required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain:
• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation.
• Ability to work occasionally in manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Ability to travel by car and air as required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain:
• Valid Driver’s License

Why Join Murray Equipment

• Work on custom-engineered industrial automation systems with real-world impact.
• Be part of a growing organization serving critical industrial and agricultural markets.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering, controls, and process professionals.
• Opportunity for career growth in automation, controls, and system integration.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.