Controls Engineer (1 yr. of controls exp req; Siemens exp req)
Job Description
Position Overview
Our client, a project-based automation company in Indianapolis, IN near Fort Harrison Park, is seeking a Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in controls engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for programming, debugging, commissioning, and electrical hardware design. You’ll work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, VFDs, servos, and field I/O wiring in a small, tight-knit team. Enjoy a competitive salary of $75,000-$90,000 complemented by Straight Pay (typically an additional $10,000-$15,000 per year) and bonus potential. Benefit from excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, Disability, 401k, Holidays, and PTO. With minimal overnight travel and potential work-from-home flexibility after onboarding, this position offers a healthy work/life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design electrical hardware
- Program controls systems
- Setup, configure, and troubleshoot systems
- Serve as the lead engineer for projects
- Review schematics with customers and provide guidance
- Communicate cross-functionally to ensure project deliverables
- Write and edit software code for machines and systems
- Complete project documentation
- Pursue continued education for automation equipment
- Travel to clients to provide installation, testing, and support
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of controls engineering experience required
- Hardware design and/or PLC programming experience required
- Siemens experience required
- Travel around 30% required; typically within Indiana (limited overnights)
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 + Straight Pay (additional $10,000-$15,000/year) + Bonus Potential
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, Disability, 401k, Holidays, PTO
- Job Type: Full-Time; Typical Hours: M-F; 8am-5pm (flexible)
- Relocation assistance available
- Work-from-home flexibility available after 3-6 months onboarding based on project needs