Title: Controls Engineer
Comp: $80,000-$115,000
Location: Anderson, IN (Onsite)
Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Controls Engineer direct hire position in the Anderson, IN area.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement electrical, pneumatic, and software-based control systems for custom machine builds
- Develop automation and controls solutions for highly custom, one-off machinery from concept through commissioning
- Program PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems, and support full machine software development from scratch or existing codebases
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, panel builders, sales, and customers to design and deliver complete machine systems
- Support machine build, integration, testing, validation, and final commissioning both in-house and at customer sites
- Estimate project scope, timelines, and costs while managing schedule, budget, and technical requirements
- Provide technical support to customers during installation, startup, and post-installation phases
- Manage multiple concurrent machine build projects (typically 1–2 projects lasting 4+ months each)
- Translate customer requirements into full machine design solutions including controls, mechanical integration, and automation systems
- Participate in full lifecycle machine development including design, procurement, programming, assembly, testing, and delivery
- Support troubleshooting and optimization of automated machinery including conveyors, robotics, and custom automation systems
- Occasionally travel (<10%) for commissioning, installation support, and customer visits
Required Skills (Must Have):
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related field)
- 3–5+ years of experience in controls engineering or machine automation within a machine builder or OEM environment
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC programming
- HMI development experience (FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar platforms)
- Robotics experience (Fanuc or Epson preferred)
- Experience with pneumatics and industrial automation systems
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar for electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel design
- Ability to work in a custom machine build environment with evolving requirements and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience commissioning equipment both in-house and at customer sites
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- 3–5+ years of relevant controls or automation experience
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
- Project management experience in machine build or automation projects
- Experience working in ISO-certified manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with ANSI, RIA, and other industrial automation safety standards
- Exposure to ASME or regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong communication skills with customers, sales teams, and engineering groups
- Experience in custom machine design/build environments (highly preferred)
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