Controls Engineer 
Location: Indianapolis, IN (NE Indianapolis near Fort Harrison Park)
Salary: $75,000-$90,000 + Straight Pay + Bonus Potential  
Straight Pay: Typically, an additional $10,000-$15,000/year 
Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, Disability, 401k, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F; 8am-5pm (flexible)
Travel: 30%; majority local (very limited overnights)  
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation assistance: available
Sponsorship: not available

Controls Engineer (controls engineering exp. req.) Description 

Our client, a project-based automation company, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team in Indianapolis. In this role, you'll take on a range of responsibilities including programming, debugging, commissioning, and electrical hardware design. You’ll work hands-on with an array of technologies including PLCs, robotics, vision systems, VFDs, servos, and field I/O wiring. So, if you’re looking for an environment that offers more complexity and variety, this could be a great fit. Their Indiana office operates as a small, tight-knit team of four engineers, giving you the opportunity for greater exposure and involvement across projects. With minimal overnight travel, you’ll enjoy the benefit of being home most nights—allowing for a healthy work/life balance while still working across multiple industries.

Important note: After onboarding (typically 3-6 months), this role will offer some work-from-home flexibility depending on project needs 

Controls Engineer (controls engineering exp. req.) 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  

Controls Engineer (controls engineering exp. req.) 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)