Controls Engineer

Controls EngineerNorthwest Indiana (Greater Chicago area) | Direct Hire | On-sitePicture this: a line goes down, an operator waves you over, and within minutes you've talked it through, traced the issue, and gotten things running again. For the right engineer, that is the best part of the day. This role was built for that person.Our client is a well-established global manufacturer with a high-volume plant in Northwest Indiana, an easy commute from the south Chicago suburbs. They need a Controls Engineer who wants to be the automation expert for the entire facility and who enjoys being on the floor as much as behind a laptop.What you'll ownHands-on troubleshooting across PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, robotics, and plant networksFinding and leading upgrades that make equipment faster, safer, and more reliableA real seat at the table on capital projects, from planning through startupCoaching electricians and instrument techs so the whole team keeps getting strongerKeeping drawings, programs, and documentation current and organizedWhat you bring4+ years of controls and automation experience in a manufacturing plantStrong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills, with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell experience (ControlLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk)Beckhoff experience is a great bonusA bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related fieldA clear, straightforward communicator who can explain how you think through a problemWhy this one is worth a lookOne plant and one set of systems that are yours to shape, with no bouncing between customer sitesAn engineering manager who values honesty, curiosity, and people who think out loudA stable, global company with room to growA competitive compensation package and full benefits