Controls Engineer

Controls EngineerReady to take your controls engineering experience beyond maintaining the same equipment every day?We're seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and commission industrial automation systems for custom manufacturing equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll work across electrical controls, PLC and HMI programming, robotics, machine safety, and equipment commissioning from concept through installation.You'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to turn technical requirements into reliable automation solutions.Controls Engineer Benefits and Compensation:$75,000–$100,000 annual salary, based on experienceMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life and AD&D insuranceCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability401(k) with company matchPaid time off and paid holidaysStable, full-time opportunity with a growing organizationHands-on exposure to diverse custom automation projectsOpportunity to expand your experience with PLCs, robotics, electrical controls, and system integrationControls Engineer Requirements & Qualifications:3+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experienceHands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and HMI systemsExperience designing or modifying industrial electrical control systemsAbility to read, develop, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and wiring diagramsExperience commissioning, troubleshooting, and debugging automated equipmentWorking knowledge of industrial electrical components, controls, sensors, and machine safety systemsAbility to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customers throughout equipment builds and installationsAbility to develop controls solutions for custom equipment rather than solely maintaining existing production machineryControls Engineer Preferred Background & Skills:AutoCAD Electrical experienceRobotic programming or integration experienceExperience with Allen-Bradley or other industrial PLC platformsServo, motion control, or VFD experienceIndustrial networking and communication protocol experienceExperience with machine safety systems and applicable electrical standardsBackground working with custom automation, machine builders, system integrators, or engineered-to-order equipmentStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skillsExperience supporting equipment installation and startup at customer facilitiesThis position is 100% onsite in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area and is not available for remote work.Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.