Onsite Indy Automation Engineer – PLC/HMI

Verista, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance (Company-paid)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Verista, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience to provide hands-on automation support for manufacturing systems, including PLC/HMI programming and system integration in our Indianapolis facility.

You will program Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems using Studio 5000, develop HMI apps with FactoryTalk Optix, and assist in commissioning, testing, and validation of new equipment. Strong analytical and teamwork skills required, onsite in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related technical discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 2+ years of automation/controls engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and Studio 5000.
• Experience with FactoryTalk Optix.
• Working knowledge of SQL and databases.
• Experience or working knowledge of network administration and industrial networking.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Onsite work required in Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell automation systems using Studio 5000.
• Develop and support HMI applications using FactoryTalk Optix.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and qualification activities for new or modified equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, instrumentation, electrical, and network‑related issues.
• Support integration of manufacturing equipment with site systems and ancillary equipment.
• Perform source code review, updates, backups, and code management.
• Support SQL/database‑related activities associated with automation and manufacturing systems.
• Assist with industrial network configuration, troubleshooting, and basic network administration.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, vendors, and OEM personnel to resolve equipment and automation issues.
• Update technical documentation, test cases, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

Skills

Automation/controls engineering

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation/CS

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk Optix

SQL databases

Industrial networking

Job description

Verista, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience to provide hands-on automation support for manufacturing systems, including PLC/HMI programming and system integration in our Indianapolis facility.

You will program Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems using Studio 5000, develop HMI apps with FactoryTalk Optix, and assist in commissioning, testing, and validation of new equipment. Strong analytical and teamwork skills required, onsite in Indiana.