Control Engineer

5 days ago

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Pinnacle Partners, Inc Full time

TITLE
: Controls Engineer

Comp:
From $100,000 - $120,000/yr

Location:
Indianapolis, IN

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Controls Engineer direct hire position in Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, program, and test control systems for a wide range of automated machinery, including robotic cells, palletizers, and custom equipment.
  • Integrate and program robotic systems using platforms such as Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, EPSON, and Kawasaki.
  • Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and MES applications.
  • Apply strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles to develop functional, reliable automation systems.
  • Participate in machine design and concept development for one-off, specialized projects.
  • Collaborate with the in-house team to build and assemble panels, switchgear, cabinets, and custom machinery.
  • Conduct equipment testing, validation, and commissioning to ensure operational excellence.
  • Interface with networks and control hardware, including LAN/WAN configuration, routers, IP addressing, and control loops.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and delivery expectations are met.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through design optimization and process refinement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in automation or controls engineering (mid- to senior-level).
  • Proven ability to program robotics and PLC systems from scratch.
  • Experience with panel design, fabrication, and system commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of process control systems, including sensors, servos, and control loops.
  • Practical knowledge of vision systems and custom machine building.
  • Solid foundation in networking principles (IP configuration, hardware interfacing).

TERMS:
This is a direct hire position that pays from $100,000 - $120,000/yr.

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