Night-Shift Automation & Controls Engineer

Newbold Services; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbold Services seeks an Automation/Electrical Engineer to support a large, highly automated manufacturing facility on the night shift. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, coach maintenance electricians, and drive machine reliability improvements on the floor, using Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, collaboration with production and maintenance teams, and the ability to operate as the on-shift controls expert.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5+ years supporting industrial automation or controls in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems.
• Experience with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and VFDs.
• Familiarity with electrical design standards and CAD software.
• Comfortable working night shift and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-shift troubleshooting support for PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Support and coach maintenance electricians during breakdowns.
• Diagnose issues with PLCs, drives, motion systems, and industrial networks.
• Help identify and implement machine reliability improvements.
• Work closely with maintenance leadership and production teams.
• Interface with internal engineering teams and outside support as needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

VFDs

Electrical CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Newbold Services seeks an Automation/Electrical Engineer to support a large, highly automated manufacturing facility on the night shift. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, coach maintenance electricians, and drive machine reliability improvements on the floor, using Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, collaboration with production and maintenance teams, and the ability to operate as the on-shift controls expert.