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 ******* 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 ******* 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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