Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Join a dynamic team in Columbus, IN, where you will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and driving innovation in the production of aluminum alloy wheels. This position is with a company that specializes in manufacturing motor vehicle parts and accessories, primarily focusing on the automotive aftermarket and supplying OEMs such as Honda, Nissan, and General Motors.

Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills

• An Associate's Degree in engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in controls engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CAD design, including plant layout and custom machine design.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley PLC systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

Work Environment

The position is based in a foundry environment, which can be warm, while the paint process area is clean. The role operates on a 1st shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with very minimal overtime. The company values its employees highly and offers a secure and stable working environment, having only experienced one layoff in the past 35 years. There is also an opportunity to gain experience 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 Sep 19, 2025.