Controls Design Engineer

Insight Global

Carmel, IN

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite 1 day per week)

Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team focused on designing and implementing industrial automation and control systems for a variety of manufacturing and industrial clients.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both designing new control systems and troubleshooting existing automation equipment. You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, including system design, PLC programming, HMI development, commissioning, and customer support.

What You'll Be Doing

Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial equipment and machinery
Create control panel layouts, electrical schematics, and system documentation
Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMI systems
Support installation, startup, testing, and commissioning activities
Diagnose and resolve issues within existing control systems and automation equipment
Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and customers throughout project execution
Provide technical support and recommendations for system improvements
Ensure designs meet customer requirements and industry standards

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
3 to 7 years of experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Automation Engineer
Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems and automation equipment
Strong verbal and written communication skills with both internal teams and customers
Hands-on PLC programming experience
HMI programming experience
Experience working with: Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk or similar HMI platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Machine vision experience using:
Cognex
Keyence
Robotics programming, integration, or troubleshooting experience
Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial automation environments

Technologies & Equipment

Allen-Bradley PLCs
Rockwell Automation Platforms
HMI Development
FactoryTalk
Industrial Controls
Electrical Design
Automation Systems
Machine Vision (Cognex/Keyence)
Robotics

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong controls and automation background and is comfortable owning projects from design through implementation. They have experience programming PLCs, developing HMIs, troubleshooting industrial equipment, and working directly with customers to deliver automation solutions.

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