Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Join a leading manufacturer of motor vehicle parts and accessories, specializing in aluminum alloy wheels, as a Controls Engineer in Columbus, IN. This role is crucial in optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and driving innovation in aluminum wheel production.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and oversee the installation of machines and processes.
• Manage project timelines and budgets effectively.
• Build, program, or purchase necessary components for projects.
• Plan project details and communicate with other departments to ensure success.
• Support control systems plant-wide for new equipment.

Essential Skills

• Associates Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CAD design, including plant layout and custom machine design.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Cognex and Keyence Vision Systems is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is based in a foundry environment, which can be warm, but the paint process area is clean. The position operates on the 1st shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with minimal overtime required. The company values its employees, offering a secure and stable work environment, with only one layoff in the past 35 years. There is an opportunity to work with robotics at a large manufacturer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.