Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

• Pierceton, IN
• Mon-Fri (Days)
• $98,000 - $120,000 depending on experience
• Industrial Manufacturing

We are working with a industrial manufacturing company in Pierceton, IN. They are looking to add an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to their team . This is a key position supporting highly automated production equipment

Key Responsibilities as a Controls & Automation Engineer;

• Leading a small team of Controls Technicians (2-3)
• Programming PLC Controls (Allen Bradley/Siemens)
• Programming Robotics (ABB and Fanuc)
• Troubleshoot robotic, PLC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Monitor equipment performance during shifts and report operational data
• Respond quickly to equipment issues and coordinate support teams
• Test and maintain robots and end-of-arm tooling
• Install, program, and repair PLCs, robot controllers, conveyors, and automation systems
• Mentoring and Training Technicians as required
• Modify and optimize robot movements and PLC programs
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems
• Document testing procedures, repairs, and maintenance results
• Support root cause analysis and equipment failure investigations
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Develop rapid repair solutions to minimize downtime
• Perform additional duties as required

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience with 24VDC to 480VAC, 3-phase electrical systems
• PLC programming experience, including Allen-Bradley systems
• Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems
• Continuous improvements and reliability
• Leader with ability to train and mentor Controls Technicians
• Able to read electrical schematics and blueprints
• Troubleshooting experience with CNCs, robots, conveyors, and press equipment
• Familiar with Fanuc robot recovery and program changes

How To Apply

• Contact: Ryan Balsano
• View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or View email address on ziprecruiter.com
• If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

This position is commutable from: Warsaw, Pierceton, Mentone, Fort Wayne, Albion, Columbia City, Rochester, Atwood, Barbee, Leesburg, Silver Lake

Relevant Job Title: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Controls Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Automation Specialist, SCADA Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy

You should be proficient in:

• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience