Job Title:

Controls Engineer

Location:

Lafayette IN

Duration:

Long Term

Client :

CAT

Automation &

- Controls Support

- Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance manufacturing automation systems utilizing Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including PLC-5, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.

- Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 programming languages, including Ladder Logic and Structured Text.

- Ensure manufacturing system software, configuration files, and documentation are properly version-controlled and maintained.

- Implement automation solutions that are organized, structured, maintainable, reusable, and well documented.

Industrial Equipment Optimization

- Troubleshoot and optimize Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to improve machine usability, operator efficiency, and system performance.

- Perform troubleshooting and programming of motion control systems, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo drives, and Kinetix motion platforms.

- Tune motion systems to minimize vibration, noise, and performance issues while ensuring reliable machine operation.

Robotics &

- Vision Systems

- Program, troubleshoot, and support industrial robotic systems, preferably ABB and FANUC platforms.

- Diagnose issues involving robotic end-of-arm tooling and automated manufacturing cells.

- Support machine vision systems, including tuning and adjustment under varying lighting conditions to maintain equipment performance and quality standards.

Industrial Networks &

- Safety Systems

- Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and remote I/O systems, including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and IO-Link.

- Support programmable safety devices and systems, including area scanners, light curtains,



and safety logic controllers.

- Ensure automation systems comply with machine safety requirements and established standards.

Maintenance &

- Continuous Improvement

- Partner with maintenance and manufacturing teams to investigate equipment downtime events and determine root causes.

- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve system reliability.

- Share lessons learned and standardized solutions to prevent recurring failures.

- Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience).

- Hands-on troubleshooting and programming experience with

Allen-Bradley PLCs

(PLC-5, CompactLogix, ControlLogix).

- Strong knowledge of

IEC 61131-3

programming standards.

- Experience supporting manufacturing automation systems, including:

- PLCs &
- HMIs

- Industrial networks

- Motion control systems

- Robotics

- SCADA/MES interfaces

- Expertise in troubleshooting and tuning

VFDs and servo motion systems

.

- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (

EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link

).

- Experience with machine safety systems and programmable safety devices.

- Industrial robotics programming/troubleshooting experience, preferably

ABB and

FANUC

.

- Strong root-cause analysis, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Shift:

1st shift, supporting 3rd shift may need to be open to coming in on off shift or on call. Onsite in Lafayette.

Must Have’s:

- Allen bradley

- Strong troubleshooting with Allen Bradley

Nice to Have:

- siemens

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