Controls Engineer – Direct Hire
Location: Huntington, IN
Salary: $100,000–$125,000 annually (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pro Resources is partnering with a well-established and growing automation manufacturer in Huntington, IN to hire a Controls Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This is an excellent role for an experienced controls professional who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to installation and wants to be part of a collaborative, engineering-driven environment.
Position Overview
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical control systems for automated material handling and packaging solutions. This role supports projects from initial design through production, installation, and customer acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test electrical control systems to meet project specifications, timelines, and budget requirements
Develop control systems for conveyors, machinery, custom pneumatic/electrical devices, and integrated equipment
Create system and panel schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
Generate and maintain bills of materials
Program and debug PLC, servo, and HMI software
Participate in all project phases including design, build, testing, installation, startup, and customer acceptance
Provide on-site installation and startup support (10–30% travel)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, project management, assembly, and service
Review customer specifications, functional descriptions, and drawings
Assist sales and application engineering with technical input for customer quotes
Create and maintain project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Required Technical Experience
Rockwell Automation platforms
Studio 5000 (Ladder Logic required; Function Block and Structured Text a plus)
RSLogix 500 (legacy support)
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition (HMI)
AutoCAD Electrical (required)
ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix PLCs
PanelView Plus HMIs
PowerFlex AC Drives
Kinetix Servo Drives
EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, discrete I/O
Servo actuators and linear motors
Preferred Experience
Sensors, vision systems, and barcode readers (Rockwell, Banner, IFM, SICK, Keyence, Cognex, etc.)
Pneumatics (SMC, Festo, or similar)
Experience with Siemens, B&R, Beckhoff, Omron, Mitsubishi, or GE hardware
Codesys or TwinCAT software experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
OR
5+ years of relevant controls/automation experience
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
Strong communication and documentation skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Apply today and take the next step in your Controls Engineering career!
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