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, 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:
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