Industrial Paint Systems Controls Engineer (Commissioning)

Greatjob; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Greatjob is seeking an Applications Controls Engineer to join our Engineered Systems Group in Greenwood, IN. This role focuses on commissioning control systems for automated paint finishing and dispensing equipment in active manufacturing environments.

You will plan and document commissioning, troubleshoot PLC/HMI networks, and support data interfaces while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Travel is required 40–50% depending on project location.

Qualifications

• Degree plus hands-on controls experience in manufacturing.
• Direct experience with industrial paint systems and finishing processes preferred.
• Proficient with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs; Siemens and Mitsubishi a plus.
• Experience with HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, and drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document commissioning activities for controls systems in paint shops and manufacturing.
• Design, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and networked control systems during install and startup.
• Verify wiring, I/O, safety circuits, instruments, and field devices per design and standards.
• Perform loop checks, FAT/SAT, interlocks, alarms, and acceptance testing of automated systems.
• Support SCADA, data collection, and line tracking interfaces as applicable.
• Create and maintain commissioning reports, punch lists, as-built docs, backups, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, lockout/tagout, NFPA 79, NEC, UL508A.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field experience

Travel readiness

Education

Technical college degree

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

Greatjob is seeking an Applications Controls Engineer to join our Engineered Systems Group in Greenwood, IN. This role focuses on commissioning control systems for automated paint finishing and dispensing equipment in active manufacturing environments.

You will plan and document commissioning, troubleshoot PLC/HMI networks, and support data interfaces while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Travel is required 40–50% depending on project location.