Controls​/Automation Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Automation / Controls Engineer to support a large, highly automated manufacturing facility in the Fort Wayne area. This role is focused on night-shift, on-the-floor troubleshooting, supporting maintenance electricians, and improving machine reliability. You will be working with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.

If you enjoy solving real-time problems, working directly with production equipment, and being the go-to controls expert on shift, this role is built for you. This is a great opportunity that can lead to full-time employment with the client.

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Pay: $55 - $63/hr

Job Type: Long-term contract (with the possibility of Contract-to-Hire)

Shift: 6:00pm - 6:00am (alternating weeks and weekends) (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday one week; Wednesday, Thursday the next)

• Provide on-shift troubleshooting support for PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Support and coach maintenance electricians during breakdowns
• Diagnose issues with PLCs, drives, motion systems, and industrial networks
• Help identify and implement machine reliability improvements
• Work closely with maintenance leadership and production teams
• Interface with internal engineering teams and outside support as needed

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• 2–5+ years supporting industrial automation or controls in manufacturing
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Experience with Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and VFDs
• Familiarity with electrical design standards and the ability to develop control system designs using industry-standard CAD software
• Comfortable working night shift and weekends

Nice to Have:

• Robotics experience (Fanuc or Yaskawa)
• Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
• AutoCAD Electrical or controls design experience
• Mechatronics background

This is a long-term opportunity to work hands-on with advanced, highly automated manufacturing equipment while serving as the on-shift technical authority for controls and automation. You’ll play a critical role in keeping production running, supporting maintenance teams, and improving equipment reliability—without being stuck behind a desk. If you’re an Automation or Controls Engineer who enjoys real-time problem solving, night-shift work, and making a direct impact on operations, we encourage you to apply today.