Controls Engineer

Join a dynamic team dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and installing complex machinery for industrial finishing and cleaning systems. Our organization is split between two specialized divisions: Industrial Finishing and Aqueous Cleaning Systems, serving a diverse customer base across North America including automotive suppliers, tool manufacturers, and powder coating companies. We are seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to lead the development and design efforts of our innovative products.

• Manage projects and oversee installation after design, build, and sale.
• Provide oversight on FATs and final run-offs at the facility before equipment is sent to customer sites.
• Conduct customer courtesy visits as required.
• Lead PLC programming, HMI programming, and electrical/panel design efforts.
• Lead robot startup and commissioning.
• Address warranty issues for customers and provide service support.
• Assist floor fabrication to ensure correct assembly of equipment.

• Experience in panel design, preferably using DraftSight by SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in PLC programming from scratch, including Mitsubishi and Omron.
• Expertise in automation, electrical design, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with controls engineering and control system design.
• Capability in HMI programming and robotics.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Rockwell, Allen Bradley PLC, and Mitsubishi PLC.
• Willingness to travel for FAT and commissioning.

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
• Strong background in electrical and controls for projects.

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm, with some weekend work potentially required based on project needs. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid flexibility, with a work environment consisting of 70% desk work and 30% floor work. This is a small, family-owned organization that offers full oversight of electrical and controls for projects.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

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