Plant Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Expert

ManpowerGroup

Hammond (IN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan
Supplemental Life Insurance
Disability Insurance (Short/Long Term)
Business Travel Insurance
401(k), Plus Match
Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Controls Engineer for our Hammond, IN plant. You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, I/O hardware, sensors, and HMIs, while supporting safety, quality, and productivity improvements in an industrial automation setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1–3 years in controls and automation, with hands-on experience in Allen-Bradley systems and related software. You will maintain documentation and participate in maintenance planning and capital projects.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1–3 years of experience in the controls & automation field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.
  • Working knowledge of PLC systems including programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot plant control systems including PLCs, VFDs, I/O hardware, sensors, HMIs, communication networks, DCS systems, and automation software.
  • Maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Recommend improvements to support safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability goals.
  • Update control system drawings and documentation; keep paper and electronic copies current.
  • Plan weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance activities and support capital projects.

Skills

PLC programming
Troubleshooting
Automation systems
Manufacturing
Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley
FactoryTalk
RSLogix
Rockwell DCS
HMI
Plant PAX
Beckhoff PLC

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Controls Engineer for our Hammond, IN plant. You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, I/O hardware, sensors, and HMIs, while supporting safety, quality, and productivity improvements in an industrial automation setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1–3 years in controls and automation, with hands-on experience in Allen-Bradley systems and related software. You will maintain documentation and participate in maintenance planning and capital projects.

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