Controls Engineer

Company: LHH US
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description LHH is seeking a Controls Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located in Indianapolis, IN. This is a newly created role in a brand-new facility with top of the line equipment. You will have the opportunity to lead projects relating to PLC programming, HMIs, continuous improvement, and more. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $95,000-110,000 per year plus quarterly bonuses and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match. Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas RESPONSIBILITIES Identify and resolve process operating problems and machine faults, investigate equipment failures, draft follow-up action reports, and share technical assistance with workers on the production floor Troubleshoot PLC-based machinery on the production floor and conduct appropriate follow-up on resolutions Conduct root cause analysis of equipment-related issues Contribute to the design, improvement, and implementation of automation throughout the manufacturing facility Upgrade obsolete controls and programming on existing equipment Identify and repair system issues, sensors, and equipment Program and maintain HMI at each production center/cell Contribute to the development of the organization's preventative maintenance and continuous improvement strategies and implement tools and methodologies and accelerate deliverables and improve output Coordinate with engineering and production personnel to develop a shared vision for the completion of daily engineering tasks and then report on those activities Ensure that all safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed Handle additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Management Team QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor Degree in Engineering is required Minimum of 2 years of controls engineering experience within a manufacturing environment is required Must have the ability to troubleshoot and/or complete basic PLC programming (non-negotiable) Must possess the ability to read blueprints Must possess strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who is able to succeed with little supervision Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Controls Engineer position in Indianapolis, IN then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. LHH / JobOpening / HiringNow / NowHiring / Hiring / WorkWithUs / JobAlert / JobSearch / CareerOpportunity / HotJobs / JoinOurTeam / JobSeekers / CareerGoals / JobHunt / JobVacancy / ManufacturingJobs / EngineeringCareers / EngineeringLife / TechJobs / ElectricalEngineer / ControlsEngineer / EngineeringJobs / PLCProgramming / VFD / HMI / SCADA / ElectricalEngineering / MaintenanceJobs / TechnicalSupport / IndustrialAutomation / IndianaJobs / IndianapolisIN / MidwestJobs /USJobs Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year Search managed by: Richard Bauchle Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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