Siemens TIA Portal PLC​/HMI Automation Technician

Location: Indianapolis

About the Role Picture your morning in the Polymer Center: you connect to a Siemens S7-1200/1500 in TIA Portal, review alarms from an HMI, and trace a signal path that keeps a blow molder running at peak efficiency. As our PLC/HMI Automation Technician, you ensure control systems run reliably, production stays on schedule, and improvements never stop.

Day-to-Day Impact Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC and HMI control systems (Siemens S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal) to support manufacturing operations.

Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on control networks, electrical systems, and automated equipment.

Download, back up, and modify PLC logic to maintain system integrity and uninterrupted operations.

Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on blow molders, material transfer, and resin handling systems.

Install, test, and commission new equipment and automation upgrades.

Replace and configure PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs; work with starters, fuses, contacts, and relays.

Partner with IT, OEMs, and vendors to resolve complex control system challenges.

Monitor performance, drive root cause analysis, and implement failure-prevention measures.

Collaborate with production to make rapid, data-driven decisions during equipment upsets.

Contribute to capital projects: new installations, line upgrades, and automation improvements.

Support maintenance with mold changes, mechanical adjustments, welding, and fabrication.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, GMP standards, and company policies.

Mentor less experienced technicians and maintenance teammates.

Continuously seek system optimization and reliability enhancements.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

What You Bring Solid understanding of industrial controls, automation, and electrical/electronic troubleshooting; proficiency with Siemens S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, and HMI applications.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control drawings, tag references, and OEM manuals.

Proven skill diagnosing complex control/electrical failures and implementing effective fixes.

Strength in triaging malfunctions, prioritizing repairs, and optimizing system performance.

Accuracy in programming, documentation, and maintaining configurations and backups.

Clear written and verbal communication across production, maintenance, IT, and leadership.

Capacity to manage multiple repairs and PMs while meeting production deadlines.

Competency with multimeters and diagnostic tools; safe work practices up to 480

VAC.Hands-on experience with VFDs, drives, level probes, flow meters, and related instrumentation.

Basic mathematical skills.

Minimum Requirements 4 - 7 years in industrial manufacturing controls, automation maintenance, or electrical/electronic troubleshooting.

OSHA forklift certification required.

Schedule & Pay

Shift: 1st shift Mon-Fri Compensation:
Starting at $42

Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

Short- and long-term disability.

Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).Employee discount programs.

Retirement plan with a generous company match.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).Paid Time Off (PTO).Core ProficienciesPLC Troubleshooting Skills Electrical Schematics Electrical Troubleshooting Skills Electrical Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentPLC Programming ExperiencePLC Wiring Experience Industrial Electrical Experience Electrical Schematic Reading