Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - Utilities & Advanced Manufacturing

Full-time

PACIV

Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Utilities & Advanced Manufacturing
Join PACIV and help deliver innovative automation solutions for utilities and advanced manufacturing clients.
We are looking for an Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Indianapolis, IN team to support PLC, HMI, and SCADA projects for utility and advanced manufacturing clients. This role offers hands-on experience across the full automation project lifecycle, exposure to multiple control platforms, and opportunities to develop technical expertise while working alongside experienced automation professionals.
What You Will Do
In this position, you will support automation projects from design through commissioning while working alongside engineers, project managers, and clients.
Support the design, development, and implementation of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Develop and modify PLC programs and configure HMI and SCADA platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, or Wonderware.
Assist with control system design, documentation, and industrial networking.
Create and update electrical control schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
Support control panel fabrication, field installation, system testing, and startup activities.
Troubleshoot automation systems and help identify opportunities for system improvements.
Collaborate with clients, project managers, and engineering teams throughout project execution.
Follow safety, quality, and regulatory requirements on assigned projects.
Participate in commissioning and validation activities at customer sites as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Biomedical, or a related discipline preferred.
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or related field.
Experience working with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation systems.
Experience reading electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
Exposure to industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, or BACnet.
Experience supporting automation projects in utilities, life sciences, or manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with DCS platforms.
Knowledge of electrical safety practices and industry standards such as NFPA 70E or UL 508A.
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
PACIV offers a competitive compensation package designed to support your health, financial security, and long-term career growth, including:
Competitive salary based on experience
90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Generous paid time off and company-recognized holidays
Why Join PACIV
PACIV stands for Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation .
We provide automation and validation services to clients in regulated and industrial environments. Our work ranges from targeted system upgrades to large-scale automation projects that help clients improve reliability, efficiency, and performance.
Work on a variety of automation projects across multiple industries
Gain exposure to PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial networking technologies
Collaborate with experienced automation professionals
Strong project pipeline and stable business environment
Opportunities for technical growth and career development
Team-oriented culture that values collaboration and continuous learning
Employment Type & Hiring Notice
Full-time, direct-hire position
No Corp-to-Corp (C2C) or 1099 arrangements
PACIV does not provide H-1B sponsorship or H-1B transfer support for this position
PACIV does not partner with external recruiting agencies
PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
#LI-DNI

Apply

Vacancy posted 19 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - Utilities & Advanced Manufacturing in Indianapolis, IN vacancy

Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - Siemens PLC
...Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer Siemens PLC | Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) | Industry 4.0... ...troubleshooting activities within regulated manufacturing environments. This role is... ...Working directly with advanced automation and digital manufacturing...
Industrial
Full time
H1b
Immediate start
Visa sponsorship
PACIV
Indianapolis, IN
19 days ago
Controls & IIoT Automation Engineer 3652819
...Job Description Be Part Of A High-Performing Team Join a global industrial technology organization advancing smarter, more connected manufacturing environments through automation, controls engineering, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. This team supports digital...
Industrial
Full time
Contract work
Remote work
Axiom Path
Indianapolis, IN
5 days ago
Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC / SCADA
...Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC / SCADA Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite) Lead Complex Automation... ..., HMI, SCADA, and DCS solutions across utilities, wastewater, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing environments. This is a client-facing...
Industrial
Full time
H1b
Immediate start
Visa sponsorship
PACIV
Indianapolis, IN
19 days ago
Principal DeltaV Automation Engineer
$150k - $180k
...leading provider of engineering, automation, and systems integration... ...spans multiple industries, and 87% of our projects... ...highly regulated manufacturing environments.Unlike... ...food & beverage, and advanced manufacturing clients... ...of: DeltaV Control StudioDeltaV OperateDeltaV...
Industrial
Full time
Work at office
Local area
Immediate start
Remote work
Work from home
Flexible hours
Matrix Technologies
Indianapolis, IN
3 days ago
Automation Engineer (R1-R4)
$85.41k - $132.54k
...and Company seeks an Automation Engineer (R1-R4) to design,... ...pharmaceutical product manufacturing. Develop and... ...systems to capture and utilize process data. Provide... ...Reviews (SCR), and control system code and configuration... ...in programming industrial control systems for...
Industrial
Contract work
Part time
Local area
Remote work
Flexible hours
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN
3 days ago
Electrical Automation Engineer
...Description Must Haves: ~4–8 years of controls/automation engineering experience ~ Strong PLC... ...Ignition, etc.) Experience with industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet... ...Automation Engineer role supports manufacturing clients with end-to-end controls and...
Industrial
Insight Global
Indianapolis, IN
9 days ago
Senior Automation Engineer (DeltaV)
...Senior Automation Engineer – DeltaV | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Remote Location: Remote (Travel to Indianapolis,... ...experience). Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience. At... ...DeltaV Batch Distributed Control Systems (DCS) GMP and cGMP regulations...
Industrial
Temporary work
Work at office
Remote work
Pinnaql
Indianapolis, IN
28 days ago
Operations Advanced Quality Engineer
...programJob Description:As the Operations Advanced Quality Engineer, you will be a champion for... ...collaboration between product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and other departments throughout... ....Develop and maintain comprehensive Control Plans specific to transmissions,...
Full time
Immediate start
Worldwide
Allison Transmission
Indianapolis, IN
2 days ago
Electrical Controls Engineer - Power
$105k - $160k
...opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right... ...our environment.Power Controls Engineer (Power Industry)Position Type: Full-TimeIndustry... ..., transmission systems, utilities, and control centers,... ...SCADA, substation automation, and power system communication...
Full time
Internship
Hanson Professional Services
Indianapolis, IN
1 day ago
Automation & Computer Systems Administration Engineer
$66k - $149.6k
...for developing and manufacturing large molecule drug... ...development pipeline. BRD Automation supports the BRD... ...and providing process control engineering for the control of... ...scientists and engineers to utilize data to drive... ...issues, and utilize advanced analytics.Innovation...
Full time
For contractors
H1b
Local area
Visa sponsorship
Work visa
Flexible hours
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN
2 days ago
Electrical Project Manager
...spans hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, healthcare, commercial, and industrial markets. As we continue to... ...teams, coordinate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors,... ...flow, forecasting, and cost controls.Analyze and report project...
Industrial
Contract work
For contractors
For subcontractor
Work at office
CyberCoders
Indianapolis, IN
3 days ago
Principal Automation Integration Engineer - API Network
$66k - $171.6k
..., biotech platforms, and advanced data and control systems. Additionally, we... ...places a high value on fully automated manufacturing processes, as the quality... ....Digital Manufacturing Engineering (DME) is part of the... ...manufacturing engineers to utilize data to drive improvement...
Full time
Temporary work
H1b
Relocation
Visa sponsorship
Work visa
Monday to Friday
Flexible hours
Day shift
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN
4 days ago
Industrial & Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Manager
...operations, Song and Industry X with our deep... ...to Industry X’s Manufacturing & Operations... ...leverage AI, IoT, automation, wearables, and predictive... ...manufacturing engineering initiatives. This... ...& Dashboarding  Advance Automation... ...Understanding of Plant Control Systems (DCS, PLC...
Industrial
Full time
Work experience placement
Live in
Work at office
Local area
Accenture
Carmel, IN
3 days ago
Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Robotics & Automation)
...delivery and pickup, utilized from medical... ...software, data, AI, and manufacturing, we’re driving a bold... ...Electro-Mechanical Engineer to assist in the design... ...supplies, and embedded control electronics. Work... ...in robotics, automation, industrial equipment, or autonomous...
Industrial
Contract work
Arrive AI
Fishers, IN
15 days ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer -Controls
$84.9k - $157.7k
...diabetes management.Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis is a... ..., as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer -Controls. This role offers the opportunity... ...support for our advanced automated manufacturing equipment.You... ...modifying, and/or developing industrial equipment controls...
Industrial
Full time
Local area
Relocation package
Night shift
Rotating shift
Weekend work
Roche
Indianapolis, IN
3 days ago
Controls Engineer
$37 per hour
...We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support automated manufacturing equipment across multiple production... ..., electrical controls, and industrial automation systems while helping... ...Bereavement Leave ~ Personal Advancement Employer Information This...
Industrial
Hourly pay
Full time
Temporary work
All shifts
NCW
Indianapolis, IN
5 days ago
Reagent Manufacturing Engineer
...reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows... ...talents together to advance human health for... ...possible.The Reagent Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary... ..., Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering... ...lifecycle and design control processes, including...
Industrial
Full time
Part time
Danaher Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
4 days ago
Validation Engineer II
...integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration... ...the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to... ...beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build... ...Equipment, Facility / Utilities, Cleaning / ProcessWork with...
Industrial
Full time
Work at office
Flexible hours
Barry-Wehmiller
Indianapolis, IN
2 days ago
Welding Engineer
...Job Title: Welding Engineer Location: Indianapolis... ...expert who brings automation to life. Each... ...trade shows, showcasing advanced robotic welding... ...Experience with cobots or industrial robotic systems (Fronius... ...that’s reshaping manufacturing while building your own...
Industrial
Remote work
Field of Talent
Indianapolis, IN
28 days ago
Fabrication Fitter Welder
$23.5 - $24.5 per hour
...expansion of material Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints,... ...Skills Minimum of 1 year of industrial fabrication welding... ...Retirement, 401(k) Personal Advancement Employer Information... ...opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution...
Industrial
Hourly pay
Full time
Temporary work
Flexible hours
Day shift
NCW
Indianapolis, IN
16 days ago
Validation Engineering Roles
...integrated architecture, engineering, construction,... ...only firm born from a manufacturing technology company... ...beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology... ...qualification documents for utility, facility, and... ...development and execution on Automated Systems • Conduct...
Industrial
Full time
Contract work
Work at office
Immediate start
Barry-Wehmiller
Indianapolis, IN
2 days ago
Sourcing & Procurement CoE - Equipment & Construction Management Consulting Manager - NASPFY26
...leadership, and extensive industry know-how. It’s our... ..., procurement, manufacturing, and fulfillment while... ...to learn, grow, and advance projects in equipment... ...construction management, engineering, or supply chain management... ..., Life Sciences, Utilities, and Industrials...
Industrial
Full time
For contractors
Work experience placement
For subcontractor
Live in
Work at office
Local area
Accenture
Carmel, IN
3 days ago
Electrical Machine Design & Automation Engineer
Electrical Machine Design & Automation Engineer Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to... ...often complex automated production lines utilizing robotic integration.Creating the... ...exposure to many types of different manufacturing technologies. This can include creating...
Full time
Relocation package
Control Tec
Carmel, IN
1 day ago
Packaging Associate
$19.85 per hour
...Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery... ...We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education...
Industrial
Hourly pay
Local area
Relocation
Night shift
Novolex
Carmel, IN
6 days ago
Senior Automation Engineer
$92k - $130k
...SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER ABOUT US Matrix Technologies, Inc. has been... ...expertise spans multiple industries, and 87% of our projects are... ...position requires seasoned control systems development... ...chemical, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Ability to travel approximately...
Industrial
Full time
Temporary work
Casual work
Work at office
Local area
Immediate start
Work from home
Flexible hours
Night shift
Matrix Technologies
Indianapolis, IN
19 days ago
Production Engineer
We are seeking two Manufacturing Engineers for an expanding manufacturing facility... ..., assembly equipment, and automation• Develop APQP documentation, such as PFMEA, Control Plans, process flow diagrams... ...Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field...
Industrial
Gables Search Group
Indianapolis, IN
2 days ago
Lead Electrical Controls Engineer
...: Lead Electrical Controls Engineer URGENT NEED! Position... ...controls and automation projects within the water... ...deep expertise in industrial controls systems, AutoCAD... ...lifecycles Utilize AutoCAD Electrical to... ...AutoCAD Electrical (advanced proficiency) PLC platforms...
Industrial
Work at office
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Beech Grove, IN
6 days ago
Automated Systems Technician
$52k - $72.8k
...Job Title: Automated Systems Technician... ...highly automated manufacturing lines and supporting... ..., supports engineering with testing and... ...troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated equipment... ...within an industrial or manufacturing... ...opportunity to work with advanced automation...
Industrial
Weekly pay
Contract work
Work experience placement
Afternoon shift
Indianapolis, IN
a month ago
Supply Chain and Engineering- Greenfield Manufacturing Senior Manager
$132.5k - $338.3k
...Accenture Supply Chain and Engineering Reinvention Engine.... ...designs, engineers, manufactures, and operates... ...greenfield programs across industries including life... ...digital manufacturing, automation, and sustainability into... ...data platforms, and advanced analytics, embedded into...
Industrial
Full time
Live in
Work at office
Local area
Accenture
Carmel, IN
3 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer (Indy, Rolls)
$32 - $40 per hour
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Pay Rate: $32.00-40.00/hour Location: Indianapolis... ..., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related... ...documentation, and process controls. * Ability to read and... ...environments, advanced engineering systems, and cross...
Industrial
Hourly pay
Local area
Shift work
Day shift
Belcan
Indianapolis, IN
a month ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - Utilities & Advanced Manufacturing. Be the first to apply!