Control Design Engineer

Job Title:
Controls Design Engineer
Location:
Indianapolis, IN (Onsite / Hybrid Potential)
Employment Type:
Full-Time

Are you a driven Controls Engineer with a passion for designing cutting-edge automation solutions? We’re hiring aControls Design Engineerto take ownership of full lifecycle control system design projects—from concept to commissioning. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise and leadership potential who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and interacting directly with clients.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Flexible Schedule:Maintain work/life balance with flexible scheduling options.
• Overtime Pay:Earn overtime compensation in addition to your base salary for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.
• Quarterly Profit Sharing:Earn bonuses based on company performance.
• Gym Membership:Stay active with a subsidized fitness program.
• Retirement Plan:Prepare for your future with a competitive retirement plan.
• Referral Program:Get rewarded for referring great people to the team.

What You’ll Do:

As a Controls Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing and developing advanced electrical control systems including PLC-based hardware, HMI programming, and machine vision solutions. You’ll lead medium-scale projects, troubleshoot complex system challenges, and help drive innovation in industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities:

System & Software Development

• Design electrical control systems and create wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and documentation.
• Develop PLC code from scratch, following industry best practices.
• Design and program Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) to ensure seamless operator interaction.
• Integrate machine vision systems for automation and quality assurance.

Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end project activities including design, implementation, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with project managers to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Client Engagement

• Communicate with customers to define requirements and provide tailored automation solutions.
• Perform site visits and provide hands-on support during system deployment and troubleshooting.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including design files and change requests.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and safety codes, including risk assessments and mitigation.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in control system design and programming.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development, Rockwell/Allen Bradley highly preferred.
• Familiarity with machine vision integration and industrial robotics.
• Strong knowledge of automation safety standards and control circuits.
• Effective communicator with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to SCADA, IoT, or machine learning in automation.
• PMP certification or hands-on project management experience.
• Experience working directly with customers in a solution-based role.

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