Sr. Controls Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-13
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Our integrator client is seeking a Sr. level Controls Engineer to join their team either out of Valparaiso, IN, or Fishers, IN.
Job Description TitleSr. Controls Automation Engineer
Duration6 month contract to permanent hire
LocationCan sit out of Valparaiso, IN, or Fishers, IN. Onsite 5 days a week to start, hybrid flexibility in the future
TravelMust be open to travel to Clinton, Iowa from month 2 to month 6 of the job to be on a client manufacturing site. Will be 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off for those 4 months!
Pay rate$50-70/hr (DOE!)
Must Haves- 4–8 years of controls/automation engineering experience
- Strong PLC programming skills (ability to build from scratch)
- Experience leading projects cradle-to-grave
- Experience with system design, troubleshooting, and commissioning
- Willingness to travel up to 2 weeks at a time
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer Technology, Information Systems, etc.)
- Experience with industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Control Net)
- Experience working with VFDs
This Automation Engineer role supports manufacturing clients with end-to-end controls and automation projects, from design through startup. The position requires strong PLC programming expertise, along with experience leading projects and supporting commissioning efforts. Candidates will work across system design, troubleshooting, and documentation while collaborating on various industrial automation solutions. The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded controls background and is comfortable traveling to support client projects.
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