Sr Automation & Controls Engineer (IN, Camby)

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

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

RENK Systems Corporation, located in Camby IN., is the North American hub for RENK Test Systems. RENK delivers world class test equipment to diverse industries including Aviation, Renewable Energy (Wind Turbine), Defense and Automotive. In addition, RENK is the world leader in the design and manufacture of helicopter transmission test stands for development and end of line testing. For example, our aviation customers include most of the main helicopter OEMs such as Boeing, Bell Textron, and Leonardo.

Job Description

To support domestic and international projects, we are looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer. RENK test stands are highly complex systems with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical sub-systems. The target candidate will need to develop an overall understanding of different types of test stands to program their respective control systems. This position also requires supporting in-house pre-commissioning (either in the US or Germany) and on-site commissioning activities domestically and internationally.

Your 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.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor'sdegree 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

RENK Systems Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans/disability

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