Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Lafayette IN
Duration: Long Term

Client : CAT

Job Description

Automation & Controls Support

- Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance manufacturing automation systems utilizing Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including PLC-5, Compact Logix, and Control Logix.
- 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 Ether Net/IP, Device Net, 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, Compact Logix, Control Logix).
- 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 (Ether Net/IP, Device Net, 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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