Senior Control Engineer

LVI Associates5 months ago
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

About the Company

A well-established systems integrator with over 30 years of experience specializes in automation, validation, informatics, and control panel design and fabrication. The organization is built on a foundation of quality people delivering quality results, with a strong emphasis on continuous self-development and professional growth. Working in a systems integration environment provides the opportunity to develop skills across multiple industries, including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and automotive. The company supports career advancement through structured development programs and clearly defined progression paths. The culture is highly team-oriented, where individuals are valued, collaboration is encouraged, and long-term career growth is supported.

Position Overview

This position involves designing, implementing, and testing automation and control systems for manufacturing and process environments. The role includes ownership of design and modification tasks for client projects, with guidance as needed, and supporting internal team members.

Location & Travel

Primary Location: Indianapolis, IN

Occasional travel to support client sites

What You Will Receive

  • Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, critical care)
  • Retirement plan with company match and access to financial planning resources
  • Reimbursement for training, certifications, and professional development

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Design, develop, and support DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
  • Design and support electrical hardware systems
  • Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes and instrumentation
  • Troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues
  • Collaborate effectively with clients, peers, and leadership
  • Provide on-call support as required
  • Work independently and in team-based project environments
  • Maintain approximately 80% billable utilization, supported by leadership and sales

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree: in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5-10 years of experience: in process control and automation
  • 5-10 years of experience: with control systems, including:
    • DeltaV
    • PLC, HMI, DCS, SCADA platforms
    • (Preferred: Rockwell, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, iFix, PlantPAx, PCS7, Siemens, Wonderware)
  • Ability: to support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Ability: to read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Willingness: to provide on-call support

Required Skills

Process control troubleshooting
Team collaboration
SCADA system implementation
On-call support
Electrical hardware design
Customer relationship management
PLC programming
Instrumentation knowledge
HMI design
DCS design and development