Senior Automation & Controls Engineer, Global Test Systems

Renk Group; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RENK America in Camby, IN is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program and commission test stands, and to support domestic and international projects, including pre-commissioning in the US or Germany. You will work with PLCs and RENK RDDS software, develop control sequences, and collaborate with our teams in Germany and the US.

Travel up to 30% and fluent English are required. This role offers exposure to aerospace and defense test systems, within a technically focused, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years relevant experience.
• Experience programming industrial control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, or National Instruments LabVIEW).
• Knowledge of drive systems and PID control loops.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical systems and hydraulics.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting measurement and test data is an advantage.
• Team-oriented and pro‑active professional with a continuous learning mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30%).
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and commission automation solutions for test systems, both at our facilities and at customer sites worldwide.
• Clarify technical requirements in close cooperation with customers and internal engineering departments.
• Design closed-loop control strategies, test sequences, and communication interfaces.
• Program test bench control systems using PLCs and RENK's proprietary RDDS test automation software.
• Commission and validate the test bench automation together with our experienced commissioning team.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve control system related issues using diagnostic tools, data logging and analysis.
• Work closely with our Application Engineering team based in Germany, ensuring effective international cooperation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

PLC programming

English communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

National Instruments LabVIEW

Job description

RENK America in Camby, IN is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program and commission test stands, and to support domestic and international projects, including pre-commissioning in the US or Germany. You will work with PLCs and RENK RDDS software, develop control sequences, and collaborate with our teams in Germany and the US.

Travel up to 30% and fluent English are required. This role offers exposure to aerospace and defense test systems, within a technically focused, global